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listen vs concentrate

concentrate vs listen

listen is not a noun while concentrate is a noun.

listen and concentrate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
listen No No Yes No
concentrate Yes No Yes No
As verbs, concentrate is a hypernym of listen; that is, concentrate is a word with a broader meaning than listen:
  • listen: listen and pay attention
  • concentrate: direct one's attention on something
Other hypernyms of listen include center, centre, focus, pore, rivet.
listen (noun) concentrate (noun)
a concentrated example of something
a concentrated form of a foodstuff; the bulk is reduced by removing water
the desired mineral that is left after impurities have been removed from mined ore
listen (verb) concentrate (verb)
hear with intention cook until very little liquid is left
listen and pay attention make denser, stronger, or purer
pay close attention to; give heed to make central
be cooked until very little liquid is left
make more concise
compress or concentrate
direct one's attention on something
draw together or meet in one common center
Difference between listen and concentrate

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