overhear
verb (used with object), o·ver·heard, o·ver·hear·ing.
Origin of overhear
Examples from the Web for overheard
Contemporary Examples of overheard
“All these questions from journalists,” he said, in a voice that was just loud enough to be overheard.
They would speak up, but in tones still soft and placid; and Spahn often overheard them describing him as a “beautiful person.”
A few days later, I overheard someone say a person they knew had "lost the battle" against cancer.
At that point, a sphere lit up, resembling the landing of the UFO in E.T., and the overheard lights descended on the stage.
There was also a report that the soldiers had overheard talk on the radio of an American looking for the Taliban.
Historical Examples of overheard
"But you forget where we are," answered the Man of Fancy, who overheard the remark.
A Select Party (From "Mosses From An Old Manse")Nathaniel Hawthorne
And what I overheard in the armoury--about a telegram--telling me--putting me out of my misery?
VivietteWilliam J. Locke
Again he paused, and looked round to see whether he could be overheard.
Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10)Maria Edgeworth
Evelyn overheard, and blushed as she stole a glance at Maltravers.
Alice, or The Mysteries, CompleteEdward Bulwer-Lytton
However it was explained, in tones too soft to be overheard.
The Uncommercial TravellerCharles Dickens