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What is another word for deafer?

Pronunciation: [dˈɛfə] (IPA)

Deafer is a word that is used to describe someone who is hard of hearing or has a significant hearing loss. However, there are several synonyms that can be used to describe this condition. Some of these words include hearing-impaired, deafened, hard-of-hearing, partially deaf, and hearing-challenged. Each of these words carries a slightly different connotation but they all essentially mean the same thing. Using synonyms can make your writing more interesting and varied, while also helping to avoid repetition and keeping the reader engaged. It's important to consider which synonym is the most appropriate based on the context and the level of hearing loss being described.
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What are the hypernyms for Deafer?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

  • Other hypernyms:

    Hearing Impaired Person, hard of hearing person, person with hearing loss.

What are the opposite words for deafer?

The antonym of "deafer" is "hearing." Someone who is hearing has the ability to perceive sound and the environment around them. A person who is completely hearing may be described as having acute hearing, excellent hearing or perfect hearing. In contrast, someone who is deaf is unable to hear any sounds at all. There are varying degrees of hearing impairment, from mild to severe, and it can affect one or both ears. People with hearing impairment may use hearing aids or cochlear implants to hear, or use other methods like sign language to communicate.

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Usage examples for Deafer

Amongst other troubles, he was getting stone deaf, he said; but consoled himself with the reflection that his friend Charles Landseer was two stone deafer.
"The History of "Punch""
M. H. Spielmann
If there is anything in presentiments, surely one of these whispered warnings thus early in my pilgrimage, though I was deafer than the adder just then.
"Border and Bastille"
George A. Lawrence
"Darn me if I'm not gettin' deafer every day," was the reply.
"The Mysterious Rider"
Zane Grey

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