Phrase guide

in the ear

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • rhymes with -ɪə(ɹ)

1

adj

Meaning 1

Describing a type of hearing aid that fits within the concha of the wearer's ear.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: medicine, sciences

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adj

Meaning 2

Describing a maturing/mature cereal crop.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: agriculture, business, lifestyle

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