Overheard

//ˌoʊ.vɚˈhɝd// verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1
simple past and past participle of overhear form-of, participle, past

Synonyms

catch catch eavesdrop get hear know

Example

"He overheard the conversation by accident."

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