EAR Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

ear

noun

ˈir

Definition of ear next

as in attention

a state of being aware I'm trying to get the boss's ear in order to ask for a raise in my pay

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Examples of ear in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web With no specialized equipment — such as custom glasses, large ear protection or tinted lenses — and a hand casually resting in one pocket, Dikeç claimed Turkey’s first Olympic medal – a silver – in shooting with teammate Şevval Ilayda Tarhan. —

Ben Morse, CNN, 12 Aug. 2024 Plus, the whole thing is completely cordless, adding to the convenience factor (many face masks have a little battery pack/control that hangs down from the ear). —

Macaela MacKenzie, Glamour, 8 Aug. 2024 Shots grazed the ear of the former president, killed volunteer firefighter and father of two Corey Comperatore, and injured two more rally-goers. —

Elias Lopez, CBS News, 8 Aug. 2024 The workers suffered ear injuries, and neck and back pain, prosecutors allege. —

John Annese, New York Daily News, 8 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ear

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