mishear
verb (used with object)
to hear incorrectly or imperfectly.
has misheard
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present perfectof mishear (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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“He comes to life fairly often,” she says, and it is unclear whether she has misheard or corrected my question.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 21, 2015
