Hear vs. Listen
Now, let's focus on the little details of these two confusing verbs in the English language. What does mean when we hear and when we listen?
What Is Their Main Difference?
Both verbs refer to recognizing a sound with our ears. However, we use 'hear' when we perceive different sounds from our surroundings. 'Listen' is when someone pays attention to a particular sound. In other words, it is a conscious action.
Differences
Generally speaking, we 'hear' everything. It is nothing we pay attention to. It does not happen consciously. Look at the examples below:
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A father
'Listen', basically is an action that happens consciously. When someone listens to someone/something, they are paying attention to them in order to understand their emotions. Look at the examples below:
Justen
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Similarities
In both, we use our ears to comprehend the data. Look below:
I'm sorry but I wanna
I feel like she
Are They Interchangeable?
Most people use them interchangeably. Compare:
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