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Overhear

Over

 

Over

 

Preposition - to be at a higher level or layer than something or someone else.

Hear

To hear

Verb - to perceive with the ear the sound made by someone or something.

over + hear

Overhear

To overhear

Verb - to hear someone without meaning to or without the knowledge of the speaker.

 
 

 

Example Sentence:-

"She tried to ignore them, but she could overhear everything they were saying."
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