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/ɪr/
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noun[C]
One of the organs on the sides of the head used for hearing and balance, including the outer visible part.
Pronunciation
Etymology
From Old English ēare, from a Germanic root related to Dutch oor and German Ohr.
Examples
The child covered her ears during the fireworks.
He whispered into my ear.
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noun[C, U]
The ability to hear, recognize, or judge sounds, especially music or language.
Pronunciation
Etymology
Figurative use of the noun referring to the hearing organ.
Examples
She has a good ear for languages.
Years of practice trained his ear.
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noun[C, U]
Attention or willingness to listen, especially to someone’s problems or opinions.
Pronunciation
Etymology
Figurative use of the noun, based on listening with the ear.
Examples
The manager gave an ear to every complaint.
She always lends a sympathetic ear.
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noun[C]
The seed-bearing head or spike of a cereal plant, especially corn.
Pronunciation
Etymology
From Old English ēar, meaning a spike or head of grain; historically distinct from the word for the hearing organ.
Examples
We roasted an ear of corn over the fire.
Each stalk produced two ears.
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