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Overhear

To hear more of (anything) than was intended to be heard; to hear by accident or artifice.

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Verb group 4

Catch 84% connected

To lay hold on; to seize, especially with the hand; to grasp (anything) in motion, with the effect of holding; as, to catch a ball.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Catch 84% connected

To lay hold on; to seize, especially with the hand; to grasp (anything) in motion, with the effect of holding; as, to catch a ball.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Get 84% connected

Jet, the mineral.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Get 84% connected

Jet, the mineral.

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Hear 76% connected

To perceive by the ear; to apprehend or take cognizance of by the ear; as, to hear sounds; to hear a voice; to hear one call.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Listen 72% connected

To give close attention with the purpose of hearing; to give ear; to hearken; to attend.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Catch 92% connected

To lay hold on; to seize, especially with the hand; to grasp (anything) in motion, with the effect of holding; as, to catch a ball.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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