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hearing vs perception

perception vs hearing

hearing and perception both are nouns.

hearing is an adjective but perception is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hearing Yes Yes No No
perception Yes No No No
As nouns, perception is a hypernym of hearing; that is, perception is a word with a broader meaning than hearing:
  • hearing: the act of hearing attentively
  • perception: becoming aware of something via the senses
Other hypernyms of hearing include sensing.
hearing (noun) perception (noun)
the act of hearing attentively becoming aware of something via the senses
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence the process of perceiving
the ability to hear; the auditory faculty the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
a session (of a committee or grand jury) in which witnesses are called and testimony is taken a way of conceiving something
the range within which a voice can be heard knowledge gained by perceiving
an opportunity to state your case and be heard
hearing (adjective) perception (adjective)
able to perceive sound
Difference between hearing and perception

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