Question 1

What does "hear out" mean?

Accepted Answer

To listen to someone until they have finished speaking, without interrupting.

Question 2

How do you use "hear out" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

Before you say anything, just hear me out — I think you'll change your mind.

Question 3

Is "hear out" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"hear out" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Often used as a request or plea: 'Just hear me out.' Implies that the listener may be reluctant but is being asked to give the speaker a fair chance. The person being listened to is placed between 'hear' and 'out' when using a pronoun ('hear me out') or after 'out' when using a noun.

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