Your English writing platform
Discover LudwigThe phrase "are overheard" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to something that is heard unintentionally or without the speaker's knowledge.
Example: "Conversations in the café are often overheard by passersby, leading to interesting gossip."
Alternatives: "are eavesdropped on" or "are caught by ear".
Dictionary
are overheard
verb
Past of overhear
Exact(26)
Onlookers are overheard shouting, "Oooh!
Their plans are overheard by a friend, Joe-John.
Passengers are overheard saying "Oh, my God," as Dao is dragged down the aisle.
Snatches of conversation are overheard in bars and restaurants - references to "the killings".
The turkey gets browner, the glances increase, conversations are overheard and Krisha's palpitations become unbearable.
Two young deacons are overheard by Jocelin, denigrating someone unspecified: "Say what you like; he's proud".
Similar(34)
(The title was overheard at a museum).
Americans have no fear of being overheard.
They are not written to be overheard.
The [British] signal cannot be overheard".
The following exchange was overheard on Madison Avenue.
Write better and faster with AI suggestions while staying true to your unique style.
Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com