hear a snippet
Frequency: 7.512.0 per million words
to perceive a small part of a conversation or sound with the ear
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Examples (10)
- I heard snippets of conversation from the next room.
- You can often hear snippets of their new songs on social media.
- Did you hear that snippet of news about the election?
- She was hoping to hear a snippet of the upcoming album.
- If you listen closely, you might hear snippets of the old radio show.
- The journalist only managed to hear a few snippets of the confidential meeting.
- We used to hear snippets of classical music floating from her window.
- I accidentally heard a snippet of their private discussion.
- To truly understand, you need more than just snippets; you need to hear the full story.
- The children loved to hear snippets of their grandmother's old stories.