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all ears

all ear
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [awl eer]
    • /ɔl ɪər/
    • /ɔːl ɪər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [awl eer]
    • /ɔl ɪər/

Definitions of all ears words

  • phrase all ears If someone says that they are all ears, they mean that they are ready and eager to listen. 3
  • noun all ears very attentive; listening carefully 3
  • adjective all ears eager to hear about sth 1
  • adjective all ears (Idiomatic) listening intently; fully focused. 0
  • adjective all ears (Idiomatic) Awaiting an explanation. 0
See all 5 definitions of all ears

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Parts of speech for All ears

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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all ears popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for all ears

adj all ears

  • watchful — vigilant or alert; closely observant: The sentry remained watchful throughout the night.
  • wise — having the power of discerning and judging properly as to what is true or right; possessing discernment, judgment, or discretion.
  • wary — watchful; being on one's guard against danger.
  • observant — quick to notice or perceive; alert.
  • active — Someone who is active moves around a lot or does a lot of things.
All 74 Synonyms of all ears

Antonyms for all ears

adj all ears

  • inattentive — not attentive; negligent.
  • negligent — guilty of or characterized by neglect, as of duty: negligent officials.
  • foolish — resulting from or showing a lack of sense; ill-considered; unwise: a foolish action, a foolish speech.
  • ignorant — lacking in knowledge or training; unlearned: an ignorant man.
  • stupid — lacking ordinary quickness and keenness of mind; dull.
All 36 Antonyms of all ears

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