be deaf

Examples (10)

• My grandfather is deaf in his right ear.
• Beethoven was almost completely deaf when he composed his Ninth Symphony.
• She has been deaf since childhood due to a fever.
• He worries that he will be deaf like his father when he gets older.
• Is your dog really deaf, or does he just ignore you?
• You don't need to shout; she is not completely deaf.
• Many children in the program are profoundly deaf.
• Both of her parents are deaf and primarily use sign language.
• The old cat is now deaf and sleeps through thunderstorms.
• To communicate with someone who is deaf, you can use gestures or writing.