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hear vs take in

take in vs hear

hear and take in both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hear No No Yes No
take in No No Yes No
As verbs, take in is a hyponym of hear; that is, take in is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than hear:
  • hear: perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
  • take in: hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
Other hyponyms of hear include catch, overhear, catch, get.
hear (verb) take in (verb)
get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally make (clothes) smaller
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense take into one's family
receive a communication from someone take up mentally
listen and pay attention fool or hoax
examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process serve oneself to, or consume regularly
take up as if with a sponge
fold up
express willingness to have in one's home or environs
accept
take in, also metaphorically
hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
see or watch
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
call for and obtain payment of
visit for entertainment
provide with shelter
suck or take up or in
Difference between hear and take in

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