# heard

Pronunciation: say "HURD" US /ˈhɝd/, UK /ˈhɜːd/

## Verb

1. Simple past and past participle of hear. — simple past and past participle of hear
   - Simple: Past tense and past participle of hear. Use it for the past, or after has, have, had, is, was or were.
   - _The committee heard several witnesses before reaching its decision._
   - _Complaints about the noise had been heard for months._

## Adjective

2. Perceived by the ear; taken in through the sense of hearing.
   - Simple: Taken in through the ear as a sound.
   - _The heard version of the speech differed from the printed transcript._
   - _Researchers compared heard syllables with read ones in their study._

## Interjection

3. Used to signal that you have understood and accepted what was just said. *(colloquial)*
   - Simple: Said to show that you understand or accept what someone just told you.
   - _"The order's ready for pickup." "Heard, thanks."_
   - _Heard, boss. The report will be on your desk by noon._

## Noun

4. Obsolete form of herd. *(obsolete)* — Obsolete form of herd.
   - Simple: Obsolete form of herd. An old spelling once used for a group of animals.

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