OVERHEARD Meaning and
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Overheard refers to an act of unintentionally hearing or catching snippets of a conversation or dialogue that was not intended for the listener's ears. It denotes the accidental reception of spoken words or phrases when one happens to be within the vicinity of the conversation without actively participating or being acknowledged. This verbal exchange might occur between two or more individuals, and the listener typically obtains information or snippets of the conversation unintentionally or clandestinely.
The act of overhearing can transpire in various settings, such as public spaces, workplaces, educational institutions, or even private settings. It commonly happens when individuals speak in open or relatively noisy environments, not taking into account the presence of others around them who might unintentionally listen to their conversation. Overheard conversations often provide intriguing insights into conversations or stories, giving the eavesdropper access to unfiltered or private information that may not have been shared with them directly.
Overheard conversations can often be intriguing or entertaining, revealing aspects of others' lives or thoughts that may have otherwise remained unknown to the listener. Despite the unintentional nature of overhearing, it is vital to respect the privacy and confidentiality of others by not actively seeking such information or using it for malicious purposes.
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Etymology of OVERHEARD
The word "overheard" is a combination of two parts: "over" and "heard". "Over" derives from Old English "ofer", which originally meant "above, beyond, or on top of". It eventually took on the additional sense of "across" or "over the surface of". "Heard" comes from Old English "heran", meaning "to hear, listen, or pay attention". The word "overheard" essentially means "to hear something that is above or beyond one's normal range of hearing or catching a conversation without being the intended listener". The term has been in use in English since the late 14th century.
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Conjugate verb Overheard
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