heard

[hurd]

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of hear.

adjective

1. perceived by the ear or learned by hearing.

   Linguists have many theories about how we comprehend heard utterances, but less to say about language production.

   Review your notes and add any comments while the heard information is fresh in your memory.

Other Word Forms

• half-heard adjective
• well-heard adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of heard¹

First recorded before 900 heard for def. 1, in 1480–90 heard for def. 2; hear ( def. ) + -(e)d ¹ ( def. ) for verb sense; hear ( def. ) + -(e)d ² ( def. ) for adjective sense

Example Sentences

We have heard lots about Labour and the Conservatives both losing votes to Reform.

From BBC

The measure will take some time to draft and be heard by various committees but could come up for a vote before the full council in a matter of months, Blumenfield said.

From Los Angeles Times

However, the Court of Appeal heard this could inspire other councils to make similar claims and overwhelm the asylum system by closing down hotels in their areas.

From BBC

Lord Justice Underhill added that it was "highly desirable" for the government's appeal to be heard "as soon as possible", with a date now set for 25 September.

From BBC

During the trial, one witness told the court he heard Kebatu telling the girls "come back to Africa, you would be a good wife" on 7 July.

From BBC