Word
eared
US/ˈɪɹd/
UK/ˈiəd/
Definition
adj. having ears. You use this to describe animals or people when you want to focus on their ears.
adj. possessing ears. Often used in biological or anatomical contexts to describe the physical characteristics of a species.
Examples
“The eared owl is a common bird in this forest.”
“The zookeeper noted that the eared mammals were more active during the cooler morning hours.”
“While many nocturnal creatures rely on echolocation, the eared species in this region use their large, sensitive ears to locate prey in the dense underbrush.”
Examples
simple
“The eared owl is a common bird in this forest.”
contextual
“The zookeeper noted that the eared mammals were more active during the cooler morning hours.”
complex
“While many nocturnal creatures rely on echolocation, the eared species in this region use their large, sensitive ears to locate prey in the dense underbrush.”
Etymology
From ear + -ed.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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