hearing vs tolerable

hearing

adj
  • Able to hear, as opposed to deaf. 

noun
  • The sense used to perceive sound. 

  • A proceeding at which discussions are heard. 

  • The act by which something is heard. 

  • A legal procedure done before a judge, without a jury, as with an evidentiary hearing. 

tolerable

adj
  • Capable of being borne, tolerated or endured; bearable or endurable. 

  • Moderate in degree; mediocre; passable, acceptable or so-so. 

  • Such as to be tolerated or countenanced; permissible; allowable. 

  • In fair health; passably well. 

adv
  • tolerably; passably; moderately. 

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