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“ear” in English

ear

Illustration of "ear" in a English cultural setting — A young child gently touches their own ear while listening intently to a soft whisper from their mother, highlighting the ear's role in hearing.

Usage note

An ear is the part of your body you use to hear sounds.

Examples

I have an earache.
I have an earache.
She whispered in my ear.
She whispered in my ear.
He has a small ear.
He has a small ear.

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What does "ear" mean?

A. ear
B. airplane
C. apple
D. bag

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