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Ears

(n) /ɪəz/
Ears

Meaning

Ears; hearing, ability to hear

Pronunciation

UK ɪəz

US ɪrz

Example Sentences

  • Hippos can close their nostrils and ears to prevent water from entering.
  • If you feel behind the ears of a horse and they appear to be cold, this means that the horse itself is feeling cold.
  • Snakes have internal ears but not external ones.
  • Elephants have big ears that help them stay cool.
  • A horse's ears can tell you a lot about how it is feeling. If its ears are forward, it is interested. If they are back, it might be angry or scared.
  • Your ears catch sounds in the air.
  • Loud sounds can hurt your ears.
  • Your two ears help you find sounds.
  • Your ears help you enjoy every sound!

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