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EAR

(noun, verb)
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There are 9 meanings of the word Ear.

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Ear - as a noun

The sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

Good hearing

Example: "He had a keen ear"

The externally visible cartilaginous structure of the external ear

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
auricle9pinna7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cartilaginous structure
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Attention to what is said

Example: "He tried to get her ear"

Fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
capitulum15spike11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fruit8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Ear - as a verb

To take in with the ears; to hear.

To hold by the ears.

To put forth ears in growing; to form ears, as grain does.

Example: "This corn ears well."

To plough.

Example Sentences

"She whispered in his ear."
"He could hear a faint buzzing in his ears."
"She wore an earring in her left ear."
"He had a habit of tugging on his ear when he was nervous."
"The baby had an infection in her ear."
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Word Game Points

Is EAR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ear is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

EAR has a SCRABBLE points total of 3.

Is EAR a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ear is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EAR has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 3.

Is EAR a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ear is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EAR has a WORDFEUD points total of 3.

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