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listen vs comprehend

comprehend vs listen

listen and comprehend both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
listen No No Yes No
comprehend No No Yes No
As verbs, comprehend is a hypernym of listen; that is, comprehend is a word with a broader meaning than listen:
  • listen: hear with intention
  • comprehend: to become aware of through the senses
Other hypernyms of listen include perceive.
listen (verb) comprehend (verb)
hear with intention get the meaning of something
listen and pay attention to become aware of through the senses
pay close attention to; give heed to include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
Difference between listen and comprehend

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