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overhear
This verb describes the accidental or opportunistic acquisition of information. It carries a strong connotation of secrecy or lack of permission, as the listener is typically not a participant in the conversation. The act is often passive, where the sound reaches the ear without a conscious effort to eavesdrop, though it can imply a sense of guilt or a sudden discovery of a secret.
Because the word focuses on the act of hearing rather than the act of understanding, it is distinct from spying. While spying is a deliberate pursuit, overhearing is often a matter of chance or proximity, making it a neutral or slightly clandestine term depending on the social context.
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Ví dụ
I happened to overhear them talking about the surprise party.
Did you overhear what the boss said about the layoffs?
I overheard a strange conversation while waiting for the train.
The detective overheard the suspect whispering to his accomplice.
I accidentally overheard her saying she loved me.
Maybe I overheard something I was not supposed to know.
She overheard the students gossiping in the hallway.