heard
Beginner (A1)
IPA: /hɪrd/
KK: /hɪrd/
adjective
Definition
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Example
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Conversation
I just got back from that new restaurant everyone has been talking about.
Oh really? What did you think of the food?
It was good, but honestly, I heard it was going to be amazing.
Yeah, sometimes the hype can be a bit misleading.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
tough
firm
rigid
Antonyms
soft
fragile
weak
verb
Definition
To have perceived sound through the ears in the past.
Example
I heard a strange noise last night.
Tense Forms
Past: heard
Past Participle: heard
Conversation
Have you heard the news about the concert next week?
Yeah, I heard it's going to be amazing!
I can't believe I almost missed it; I'm so glad I heard about it in time.
Root Explanation
Heard → This word originates from Old English 'hyrdan', meaning to perceive sound. The word 'heard' refers to the past tense of the act of perceiving sound.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old English word 'hyrdan' which means to perceive sound — this helps you remember that 'heard' is about having perceived sound in the past.
Visually Confused Words
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unheard
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