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 Words From

• half-heard adjective
• well-heard adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of heard¹

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

Example Sentences

Ibarra had waived his right to a jury trial, which means his case was heard and decided by county Judge Haggard.

From BBC

Sara Sharif begged her parents for forgiveness for “being rude” in a letter discovered after her death, a court has heard.

From BBC

Sahar said she first heard Java’s name about 15 years ago, when a man at a rehearsal told her she reminded him of Java.

From Los Angeles Times

"The vast difference in care can leave many adults with cerebral palsy with low confidence that they will be able to receive the care they need or have their concerns heard," said Peterson.

From Science Daily

Al Fayed “had access to vulnerable young women from that school”, she said, adding that testimony she had heard suggested that Al Fayed’s “tentacles went far and wide”.

From BBC