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deafdeaf /def/ adjective ► deaf not able to hear: Many deaf people use sign language to communicate.The ear infection was so severe that it left him completely deaf.► hard of hearing unable to hear well: Grandma is getting hard of hearing and will probably get a hearing aid. ➔ GRAMMAR: You cannot use hard of hearing before a noun. Don't say: a hard of hearing person. Say: a person who is hard of hearing.► hearing impaired (formal) not able to hear, or only able to hear a little: Some TV shows have words on the screen for people who are hearing impaired. |