hear
verb (used with object)
to perceive by the ear.
had heard
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past perfectof hear.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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When study participants were asked to report on their experiences confronting other people, nearly 72% had heard a denial, attack, and reversal of victim and offender.
From Salon ● Oct. 26, 2026
Oppenheim then told Fielder that he had heard that Holmes had reached out to the studio A24 about a documentary.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
McClean responded that he had heard his brother, fellow Derry City player Patrick McClean, "on a call to a club psychologist, having a lovely chat".
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
The annual meetings bring together finance ministers, central bankers and policymakers from around the world, and Warsh said he had heard from others of the "common challenges" advanced economies faced.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
With my own furry ears, I had heard her promise Mrs. Brisbane that she would raise her hand in class.
From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney
