Definition Synonyms
Definition of eared - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
medicalRare having ears or ear-like partsRare
- The rabbit is a long-eared animal.
2.
conditionRare worn or shabby from overuseRare
- The book had eared pages from frequent reading.
Expressions with eared
💡 Discover popular phrases, idioms, collocations, or phrasal verbs. Click any expression to learn more, listen to its pronunciation, or save it to your favorites.
having keen hearing ability
The sharp-eared detective heard the faintest whisper.
having ears smaller than average
The small-eared bat is rare in this region.
insensitive to others' feelings or needs
His cloth-eared response upset everyone in the room.
having ears that are longer than usual
The long-eared owl is hard to spot.
having ears that hang downwards
The lop-eared rabbit is very popular as a pet.
designed with a single ear feature
The one-eared mug was unique.
having ears that are short in length
The short-eared owl is known for its hunting skills.
insensitive to others' feelings or social cues
His tin-eared comments upset everyone at the meeting.
having two handles or ears
She preferred the two-eared mug for her morning coffee..
marine mammal in the Otariidae family with visible ear flaps
The eared seal swims quickly using its strong flippers.
having leaves or parts resembling a mouse's ear in shape
The mouse-eared chickweed has small, rounded leaves..
having keen hearing ability
The quick-eared detective heard the faintest whisper.
Origin of eared
Old English, eard (earth) + -ed (having)
Terms with eared included in their meaning
💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.
Examples of eared in a sentence
This species of bat is known for being large-eared. His eared jacket showed years of wear. The eared sofa was a testament to its frequent use.
View all translations of eared
Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
- French:auriculé, usé, ...
- German:mit Ohren versehen, abgegriffen, ...
- Italian:con orecchie, logoro, ...
- Spanish:orejudo, gastado, ...
- Portuguese:auriculado, gasto, ...
- Chinese:有耳的, 磨损的, ...
- Japanese:耳のある, 擦り切れた, ...
- Arabic:ذو أُذُن, بَالٍ, ...
- Hebrew:בַּעַל אוֹזְנַיִם, בָּלוּי, ...
- Russian:с ушами, потрёпанный, ...
- Ukrainian:вухатий, зношений, ...
- Hindi:कानदार, घिसा हुआ, ...
Definition of ear - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
medicalorgan for hearing and balance
- She whispered softly into his ear..
2.
musical skillability to perceive and appreciate sounds
- He has a good ear for music.
3.
attentionwillingness to listen to someone
- She lent an ear to her friend's problems.
4.
grainpart of a cereal plant containing seeds
- The farmer harvested the ears of corn.
5.
partRare handle shaped like a human hearing organ for grippingRare
- The old jug had a chipped ear on one side.
Verb
1.
agricultureintr. TECH. form ears as in grains or cornintr. TECH.
- The corn began to ear as summer progressed..
2.
- He claimed to ear every word of the gossip.
Images of ear
organ for hearing and balance 
part of a cereal plant containing seeds
Expressions with ear
💡 Discover popular phrases, idioms, collocations, or phrasal verbs. Click any expression to learn more, listen to its pronunciation, or save it to your favorites.
without reading written music or instructions
He learned to play the piano by ear.
cooked ear of a pig used in cuisines
The chef prepared a delicious pig's ear salad.
feeling that others are talking about you
His ear burning made him suspect they were gossiping.
sounds that are pleasing but superficial
The jingle was just ear candy for the ad.
talent for understanding and appreciating music
His good ear for music makes him a great composer.
feel a slight prickling or buzzing sensation in the ear
My ear is tingling after the loud music.
show a very wide happy smile that reaches each cheek
She began to grin from ear to ear after hearing the news.
notice and understand sounds well, especially in music or language
She has a good ear for foreign accents.
express a very wide smile showing great happiness or pleasure
She smiled from ear to ear when she heard the good news.
speak at length, pressing someone to notice a matter
He bent my ear about the new policy until midnight.
pleasant to listen to without harshness
The singer's voice is easy on the ear.
listen distractedly without paying full attention
She listened with half an ear during the long meeting.
do something badly, causing a mess or failure
He made a pig's ear of the report.
give a quiet hint that makes someone think about doing something
I will put a bug in his ear about your idea.
speak softly to someone privately
She whispered in his ear during the meeting.
talk to someone for a long time
He bent my ear about his new project.
stay in someone's mind as a remembered sound or words
Her warning still rings in my ear.
smile very widely because of happiness or pride
She beamed from ear to ear when she won the prize.
talk to someone to share information
He bent an ear to discuss the new project.
talk to someone for a long time
He bent my ear about his new project.
talk persistently to someone
She kept buzzing in his ear about the upcoming project.
talk to someone for a long time
She chewed her friend's ear about her new job for hours.
mild punishment or reprimand
She received a clip around the ear for her rude comment.
light slap to the side of the head
He got a clip round the ear for being rude.
Origin of ear
Old English, ēare (organ of hearing)
Examples of ear in a sentence
The doctor examined her ear for any signs of infection. She developed an ear for languages early on. His ear for detail makes him a great sound engineer. He always has an ear for good music. The manager had an ear for employee concerns. Each ear of wheat was golden and ripe.
The miller inspected the ears for quality. The mug's ear was chipped. The vase had an ear for easy lifting. The wheat started to ear in early July. Farmers hope the crops will ear soon. I can ear the whispers from here. She tried to ear the distant conversation.
View all translations of ear
Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
- French:oreille, former des épis, ...
- German:Ohr, ähren, ...
- Italian:orecchio, spigarsi, ...
- Spanish:oído, espigar, ...
- Portuguese:ouvido, espigar, ...
- Chinese:耳朵, 抽穗, ...
- Japanese:耳, 穂を出す, ...
- Arabic:أُذُن, سَنْبَلَ, ...
- Hebrew:אֹזֶן, לְהוֹצִיא שִׁבּוֹלִים, ...
- Russian:ухо, колоситься, ...
- Ukrainian:вухо, колоситися, ...
- Hindi:कान, बालियाँ बनाना, ...
icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.
icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.
icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the