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comprehend vs listen

listen vs comprehend

comprehend and listen both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
comprehend No No Yes No
listen No No Yes No
As verbs, listen is a hyponym of comprehend; that is, listen is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than comprehend:
  • comprehend: to become aware of through the senses
  • listen: hear with intention
comprehend (verb) listen (verb)
get the meaning of something hear with intention
to become aware of through the senses listen and pay attention
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory pay close attention to; give heed to
Difference between comprehend and listen

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