hear things

The phrase "hear things" typically refers to experiencing sounds that aren't actually present, often linked to mental health or neurological conditions.

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Definition

B2Psychology

(informal, idiomatic)To perceive sounds that do not exist in reality, often due to psychological issues.

Example

  • She thought she heard someone calling her name, but she was just hearing things.

C1Health

(technical)To experience auditory hallucinations, where one hears sounds or voices that are not present.

Example

  • Patients with certain conditions may start to hear things that aren't there.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "hear things":

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