overhear
Word parts change
Pronunciation change
Verb change
Plain form |
Third-person singular |
Past tense |
Past participle |
Present participle |
- If you overhear something, you hear things which are not meant for you (or which you should not hear).
- Synonym: eavesdrop
- I overheard a conversation between David and his friends that they are going to cheat in the competition.