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Overhear Definition & Meaning

overhear
verb
  1. hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers; "We overheard the conversation at the next table"

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What does overhear mean?
hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers; "We overheard the conversation at the next table"
What part of speech is overhear?
Overhear is a verb.

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