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Meanings of overhear in English

Catalan
aconseguir sentir
Spanish
entender

Hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers.

aconseguir sentir
Usage of overhear in English
1
Again Azure examined the sentinels; they were still too far to overhear.
Spellwright
2
You overhear tourists saying 'lets go find The Buena Vista Social Club'.
The Irish Times
3
At least he didn't have to overhear the other passengers' negative comments.
Death of a Red Heroine
4
You shall pass the same story around, wherever the Wasps might overhear.
Empire in black and gold
5
Did you overhear anything from him before he went his own way?'
Stonewielder
6
How she always managed to overhear conversations despite her supposed hearing loss.
Alpine for You
7
But I don't need anyone to overhear what I've got to say.
The Girl I Used to Be
8
I was afraid they'd overhear, so I never told you the truth.
Country driving: a journey through china from farm to factory
9
Not outside her chamber, where anyone in the guest quarters might overhear.
Too wicked to kiss
10
Around Hobart she would overhear others gossiping and sneering about her case.
News.com.au
11
I rolled down my window, but was too far to overhear him.
Exit strategy
12
How could she speak of her private heartbreak where anyone could overhear?
Gingham bride
13
He lowered his voice so no one beyond the family could overhear.
Afternoon delight
14
At the meeting they managed to overhear a conversation between two members.
Ghosts
15
She spoke in low tones, as if the patient might still overhear.
The Web of Life
16
He said something to the other riders which I did not overhear.
The Great Book of Amber
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Overhear through the time
Overhear across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Common