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advert vs listen

listen vs advert

advert is a noun but listen is not a noun.

advert and listen both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
advert Yes No Yes No
listen No No Yes No
As verbs, listen is a hypernym of advert; that is, listen is a word with a broader meaning than advert:
  • advert: give heed (to)
  • listen: hear with intention
advert (noun) listen (noun)
a public promotion of some product or service
advert (verb) listen (verb)
make a more or less disguised reference to hear with intention
make reference to listen and pay attention
give heed (to) pay close attention to; give heed to
Difference between advert and listen

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