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earshot

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ear​shot
noun
ear·​shot
ˈir-ˌshät

Definition

  • the range within which one may hear a person's unaided voice //waited until he was out of earshot
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
hail hearing sound
Examples
  • //They were within earshot of each other.
  • //babysitters should remain within earshot of young children
First Known Use
1607, in the meaning defined above
earshot
noun

Synonyms

ear​shot
noun
ear·​shot
ˈir-ˌshät

Definition

  • the range within which one may hear a person's unaided voice //waited until he was out of earshot
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
hail hearing sound
Examples
  • //They were within earshot of each other.
  • //babysitters should remain within earshot of young children
First Known Use
1607, in the meaning defined above
earshot
noun

Synonyms