eavesdrop vs listen
listen vs eavesdropeavesdrop and listen both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| eavesdrop | No | No | Yes | No |
| listen | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
listen is a hypernym of
eavesdrop; that is, listen is a
word with a broader meaning than eavesdrop:
- eavesdrop: listen without the speaker's knowledge
- listen: hear with intention
| eavesdrop (verb) | listen (verb) |
|---|---|
| listen without the speaker's knowledge | hear with intention |
| listen and pay attention | |
| pay close attention to; give heed to |
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