overhear

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения случайного прослушивания разговора или замечания, не предназначенного для ушей слушающего.

A verb used to indicate the act of accidentally hearing a conversation or remark that was not intended for one's ears.

irregular verb

1. Hear accidentallyB1formal

   To hear something that is said by others, usually without their knowledge or intention.

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   • I overheard them discussing the surprise party.
   • She accidentally overheard her colleagues' private conversation.
   • He overheard a rumor about the company's merger.

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