Word: overhearing
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: o
ver
hea
ring
Definition: Present participle of overhear; hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
Morphemes:
Affix: over-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: surrounding or covering
Affix: hear
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To perceive sounds through the ear.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: h₂eḱ-
Language: ine-pro
Decoded: h2ek-
Meaning: sharp
Affix: h₂ows-
Language: ine-pro
Decoded: h2ows-
Meaning: ear
Affix: -yéti
Language: ine-pro
Decoded: -yeti
Meaning: -yéti
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.