Definition and meaning of English word "ear"
ear
/ɪər/
Meaning
NounThe organ of hearing, consisting of the pinna or auricle, auditory canal, eardrum, malleus, incus, stapes and cochlea.
How to use
The ear is a vital organ that plays a crucial role in our ability to perceive sound. In everyday conversation, we often refer to the ear as a means of listening or paying attention to someone. However, it's worth noting that the phrase 'to catch someone's ear' is a common idiom that means to gain someone's attention or interest, but it's often misused as 'to catch someone's eye', which has a different meaning.
🇬🇧 English
ear
Example
I have a big ear.
The ear is very sensitive.
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Common phrases
- pinna_and_auditory_canal— The outer and inner parts of the ear
- eardrum_and_middle_ear— The eardrum and the middle ear bones
- cochlea_and_cerebral_cortex— The cochlea and the brain's auditory processing center
- ear_and_brain— The ear and the brain's auditory processing system
- hearing_and_cognition— The relationship between hearing and cognitive function
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Frequency rank: #85 in English
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The English word "ear" means "ear" in English.
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