Ear
Noun
UK
/ÉŞÉ™/
US
/ÉŞr/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
The body part for hearing and balance; the listening ability; the seed part of plants.
Example
"The human ear helps us hear sounds every day."
"He has an ear for languages and learns new words very quickly."
"The farmer showed us an ear of corn, filled with yellow kernels ready to eat."
Explanation
The ear is the part of the body that helps us hear sounds. It is located on the side of the head and picks up noises, voices, and music. The ear also helps us balance so we can stand and walk steadily. For example, when you listen to your favorite song, your ears send sound signals to your brain. Apart from body meaning, “ear” can also mean the ability to listen carefully, like having “an ear for music/language”. In plants like corn or wheat, “ear” also means the part that holds seeds.