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Meaning of by ear | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. To learn to play (an instrument) or sing by listening to recorded music without reading or memorizing sheet music or without any formal instruction.
  2. To learn a language without instruction.
  3. To do by guessing, to improvise.

Equivalents

Suomi korvakuulolta
Galego de oído

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

by extension by eye by fair means or foul by far by far and away by foot

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