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The future tense form of 'overhear' is formed by using the auxiliary verb will followed by the base form of the verb overhear. Example: I will overhear what they are planning. (I will overhear what they are planning.)
Definition of “overhear”
- to accidentally hear something that was not intended for you to hear
- to hear a conversation or information without the knowledge of the people involved
Tense sentence structure and examples:
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
| Future Simple | overhear |
| Future Continuous | overhearing |
| Future Perfect | overheard |
Example
She will overhear their conversation tomorrow.
Example
They will overhear the news soon.
Example
At this time tomorrow, I will be overhearing their discussion.
Example
They will be overhearing important information during the meeting next week.
Example
By the end of the day, she will have overheard all the details.
Example
They will have overheard everything by the time they arrive.
