earshot

/ˌɪərˈʃɑt/
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Definitions of earshot
  1. noun
    the range within which a voice can be heard
    “the children were told to stay within earshot”
    synonyms: earreach, hearing
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    type of:
    range, reach
    the limits within which something can be effective
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