give ear vs listen
listen vs give eargive ear and listen both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| give ear | No | No | Yes | No |
| listen | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
listen is a hypernym of
give ear; that is, listen is a
word with a broader meaning than give ear:
- give ear: give heed (to)
- listen: hear with intention
| give ear (verb) | listen (verb) |
|---|---|
| give heed (to) | hear with intention |
| listen and pay attention | |
| pay close attention to; give heed to |
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