heard UK /ˈhɜːd/US /ˈhɝd/adjective 1exclamation 1forms 1phrases 1 adjective1 •That has been perceived aurally.[T]he following are some examples of the types of heard information that can be used to distinguish some of the languages in Singapore, namely Malay and Singapore English. — 2019 exclamation1 •(informal) I understand; gotcha. formsheards Phrases with heard shot heard round the worldThe opening volleys of the Battles of Lexington and Concord during the American Revolution.