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heared
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The part of the phrase "heared" is not correct in written English.
It is a misspelling of the word "heard," which is the past tense of "hear." Example: "I heard the news about the event yesterday."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
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Visit to the "hospital," and to its only amusement place, a smelly, badly heared cinema house.
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Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
59 human-written examples
Do you hear me?
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I heard about that.
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We will act differently from the Government we replace: we hear the anguish of our citizens and intend to respond accordingly.
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Hear that?
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Hear, hear.
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Madmen in authority, who hear voices in the air, are distilling their frenzy from some academic scribbler of a few years back".
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Have you heard?
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Supposedly, or so I have heard, some expect my speech to pave the way for a fundamental reform of the European architecture, which will satisfy all kinds of alleged or actual British wishes.
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When the Labour leader said no, a lowing sound could be heard, the noise of an audience uniting in sceptical rejection of the man before them – a reminder that one of Miliband's greatest errors since 2010 was his failure to debunk the narrative that blames Labour profligacy for the country's fiscal troubles.
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As well as a keynote speech from the government's adviser on big society, Lord Wei, delegates will also hear first hand accounts of how other local government managers are implementing big society in their councils and the best practice they have developed.
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Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Always double-check your spelling, especially when using past tense verbs like "heard". Common misspellings like "heared" can undermine your credibility.
Common error
Avoid using "heared" in your writing. The correct past tense and past participle of the verb "hear" is "heard". For example, instead of writing 'I heared a noise', write 'I heard a noise'.
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Linguistic Context
The term "heared" is primarily used incorrectly as a substitute for the past tense and past participle of the verb "hear". Ludwig AI identifies this as a misspelling.
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, "heared" is a misspelling of "heard", the past tense of "hear". Ludwig AI has detected that is an incorrect word. While there is minimal usage of "heared", it is not considered grammatically correct. Ensure you use "heard" instead of "heared" in your writing to maintain credibility and clarity. Using alternatives like "listened to" or "overheard" depends on the specific context. Always proofread to avoid simple spelling errors that can negatively impact your message.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
heard
Correct past tense and past participle of the verb 'hear'.
overheard
Accidentally heard something not intended for you.
listened to
Paid attention to a sound or speech.
became aware of
Became conscious of something through hearing.
got wind of
Received information, often informally or secretly.
learnt
Gained knowledge by hearing about it.
picked up on
Detected or noticed something subtle through hearing.
was informed
Received information directly.
attended to
Paid attention to something being said or played.
taken note of
Pay attention of importance.
FAQs
What's the correct spelling, "heared" or heard?
The correct spelling is "heard", which is the past tense of the verb "hear". "Heared" is a misspelling.
How do I use "heard" in a sentence?
Use "heard" to indicate that you perceived a sound or received information in the past. For example, "I "heard the news" this morning."
What can I say instead of "I heard that"?
Depending on the context, you could use phrases like "I understand", "I'm aware", or "I was informed".
What's the difference between "heard" and "overheard"?
"Heard" simply means that you perceived a sound. "Overheard" means that you accidentally or unintentionally heard something that wasn't meant for you.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
100%
Authority and reliability
1.2/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested