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.