Definitions for: Overhear

[v] hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers; "We overheard the conversation at the next table"

Webster (1913) Definition: O`ver*hear", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Overheard; p. pr.
& vb. n. Overhearing.] [AS. oferhi['e]ran.]
1. To hear more of (anything) than was intended to be heard;
to hear by accident or artifice. --Shak.

2. To hear again. --ShaK.

Synonyms: catch, take in

See Also: hear, listen