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