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- pronunciation:
- ir
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
Your ears are the parts of your body that you use to hear with.
After Patrick went swimming, he couldn't hear very well because he still had water in his ears.
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| definition 2: |
When you have an ear for something, like music or a language, you have the ability to hear the sounds of it clearly and correctly. You can probably imitate these sounds very well.
Monique has an ear for bird calls. She can always tell us what birds we hear outside and can even make the same sounds. |
| related words: |
music, organ, tune |
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| derivation: |
earlike (adj.) |
Word Builder: ear +
- earache:
an ache in the ear.
- earmuffs:
a warm covering for the ears.
- earplugs:
small pieces that you put into your ears to block noise.
- earring:
a piece of jewelry worn in the ear.
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