Ear (Noun)
Meaning 1
Attention to what is said; "he tried to get her ear".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The politician spent the day trying to get the ear of the influential businessman to secure his endorsement.
- She managed to get the ear of the CEO and pitched her innovative idea for a new product.
- He tried to get her ear at the party, but she was too busy chatting with her friends to listen.
- The activist spent years trying to get the ear of the government to bring attention to the environmental issue.
- The entrepreneur finally got the ear of the investor and secured the funding she needed to launch her startup.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The ear of corn was plump and ripe, ready to be harvested.
- Farmers carefully inspected the ears of wheat for signs of disease or pests.
- The ear of the corn plant was protected by a layer of husks and silk.
- As the corn matured, the ears began to dry and turn a light brown color.
- The combine harvester was designed to efficiently remove the ears from the corn stalks.
Synonyms
Meaning 3
The externally visible cartilaginous structure of the external ear.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
Meaning 4
The sense organ for hearing and equilibrium.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The doctor examined her ear to see if there was an infection.
- He cupped his ear to hear the faint sound more clearly.
- The ear is a complex organ that converts sound waves into electrical signals.
- She had a sharp pain in her ear after the flight.
- The ear's vestibular system helps us maintain our balance and sense of direction.
Hypernyms
Meaning 5
Good hearing; "he had a keen ear"; "a good ear for pitch".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- She had a good ear for music and could pick out the subtlest harmonies in the symphony.
- As a renowned audiologist, Dr. Lee had a keen ear for detecting even the slightest hearing impairments.
- After years of playing the piano, Emily developed a good ear for pitch and could play complex melodies with ease.
- The sound engineer's exceptional ear for detail allowed him to fine-tune the audio levels to perfection.
- The musician's good ear for rhythm helped her to keep perfect time with the rest of the band.