WHICH WORD?to hear / to listen
UPDATED: 9 DEC 23
Hear a sound.
You hear something.
Passive.
You hear something.
Passive.
Listen is content.
You listen to something.
Active.
You listen to something.
Active.
PROBLEM:
- Using the wrong verb when speaking.
- Confusing the listener who doesn't understand what you are trying to say.
to hearEXAMPLES:
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to listenEXAMPLES:
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