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eared

adjective

Simple meaning

Having parts that look like ears.

Pronunciation

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ird
US device voice
IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈɪɹd

This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.

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Word Review

Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

adjective

  1. chiefly in combination

    Having ears (of a specified type).

  2. Having ears (or appendages resembling ears) or having ears of a specified kind; often used in combination

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

This meaning: Having ears (of a specified type).

Used this way, eared is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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Word Family

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Compound terms

Established multiword terms.

  • eared grebenounCompound term

    Small grebe with yellow ear tufts and a black neck.

  • eared sealnounCompound term

    Pinniped mammal having external ear flaps and hind limbs used for locomotion on land.

  • long-eared owlnounCompound term

    Slender European owl of coniferous forests with long ear tufts.

  • mouse-eared batnounCompound term

    A carnivorous bat with ears like a mouse.

  • mouse eared chickweednounCompound term

    Any of various plants related to the common chickweed.

  • rabbit-eared bandicootnounCompound term

    Bandicoot with leathery ears like a rabbit.

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