Heared
/ˈhɪərd/
Definitions
- (v.) Past tense and past participle of hear, meaning to receive or be informed of orally or through listening.
The court heared the testimonies of the witnesses.
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Commentary
"Heared" is a common incorrect spelling of "heard"; in legal contexts, always use "heard" as the past tense of "hear." This entry clarifies it as an inflected form with cross-reference.
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