1. the present, present time, now
2. as of
3. present tense
4. this world, this life
5. to actually exist, to exist right now, to exist right in front of one
1. to hear
2. to listen (e.g. to music)
3. to ask, to enquire, to query
4. to hear about, to hear of, to learn of
5. to follow (advice, order, etc.), to obey, to listen to, to comply with
6. to hear (e.g. a plea), to grant (a request), to accept (e.g...