heard
word · lemma: hear
/ˈhɝd/
HERD
/hˈɜːd/
HURD
Definition
The past tense of 'hear', meaning to receive or become aware of sound or information.
Usage & Nuances
'Heard' is a simple past and past participle form of 'hear'. Common in everyday conversation and writing. Often confused with 'herd' (a group of animals). Used with reported speech: "I heard that..."
Spanish: escuchar - oírPortuguese (BR): ouvir - escutarPortuguese (PT): ouvir - escutarChinese (Simplified): 听到Chinese (Traditional): 聽到Hindi: सुनाArabic: سمعBengali: শুনেছিল - শোনাRussian: услышал - услышала - слышал - слышалаJapanese: 聞いたVietnamese: đã ngheKorean: 들었다Turkish: duydum - duydun - duydu - duyduk - duydunuz - duydularUrdu: سناIndonesian: mendengar - telah mendengar
Example Sentences
I heard a strange noise outside.
basic
She heard the news on the radio.
basic
We heard a funny joke yesterday.
basic
I heard you got a new job, congrats!
natural
Have you heard from Anna lately?
natural
I never heard such a crazy story before.
natural