noun
overhearing
Overhearing (noun) means the act of catching a conversation you were not meant to be part of. Example: “A bit of overhearing on the train told her everything about the office scandal.”
noun
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The act of catching a conversation you were not meant to be part of.
"A bit of overhearing on the train told her everything about the office scandal."
"The plot hinges on overhearing a private call at the wrong moment."
How to use overhearing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe noun form of "overhear" — picking up on someone else's conversation by accident.
Common pairings
a bit of overhearing
accidental overhearing
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Word forms
- Plural
- overhearings
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A bit of _____ on the train told her everything about the office scandal.
Rhymes for overhearing
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What does “overhearing” mean?
The word “overhearing” means the act of catching a conversation you were not meant to be part of. In plain terms, the noun form of "overhear" — picking up on someone else's conversation by accident.
How do you use “overhearing” in a sentence?
Here is “overhearing” used in a sentence: “A bit of overhearing on the train told her everything about the office scandal.”
What part of speech is “overhearing”?
“Overhearing” is a noun.
What is the meaning of overhearing?
"overhearing" (noun) means the act of catching a conversation you were not meant to be part of.
