overhear

UK
/ˌəʊvəˈhɪə/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈhɪr/

Übersetzungen

overhearverb
overheard
Präteritum
overheard
Partizip Perfekt
overhearing
Gerundium
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈhɪə/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈhɪr/
I happened to overhear their conversation.
Я случайно подслушал их разговор.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
нечаянно услышать
Synonyme
listen in
hear by chance

Definitionen

overhearverb
To hear something without the speaker's intention or knowledge, often by accident.
I happened to overhear their conversation while I was waiting in line.
To deliberately listen secretly to a conversation not meant for one, to eavesdrop.
She would sometimes sit on the stairs to overhear what her parents were discussing.