Antonyms for earshot

Grammar : Noun

Spell : eer-shot

Phonetic Transcription : ˈɪərˌʃɒt

Definition of earshot

Origin : c.1600, from ear (n.1) + shot (n.) in the sense of "range" (e.g. bowshot).

As in range : noun sphere, distance, extent
As in : noun short distance
As in purview : noun range
As in hearing : noun ability to perceive sound

Example sentences :

The moment they were out of earshot Helen turned to her lover.
Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum

"At your service, sir," said he; and I drew him out of earshot of those others.
Extract from : « Bardelys the Magnificent » by Rafael Sabatini

"I can't," said Jeff ruthlessly, when he had got her out of earshot.
Extract from : « The Prisoner » by Alice Brown

And now they had walked out of earshot, and I heard no more.
Extract from : « That Boy Of Norcott's » by Charles James Lever

"In the variety of knowledge there is safety," he said; and then they passed out of earshot.
Extract from : « An Outcast of the Islands » by Joseph Conrad

It began at the center with its repetition as the words were conveyed to those out of earshot.
Extract from : « The Plunderer » by Roy Norton

Kelley looked back to see that Fred was well out of earshot.
Extract from : « They of the High Trails » by Hamlin Garland

They were hardly out of earshot before the girls turned to her.
Extract from : « Phyllis » by Dorothy Whitehill

The rivals were alone, and nobody was within sight or earshot.
Extract from : « Bulldog And Butterfly » by David Christie Murray

Making sure they were out of earshot, the man spoke rapidly.
Extract from : « Prairie Flowers » by James B. Hendryx

Synonyms for earshot

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