listen vs give ear
give ear vs listenlisten and give ear both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| listen | No | No | Yes | No |
| give ear | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
give ear is a hyponym of
listen; that is, give ear is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
listen:
- listen: hear with intention
- give ear: give heed (to)
| listen (verb) | give ear (verb) |
|---|---|
| hear with intention | give heed (to) |
| listen and pay attention | |
| pay close attention to; give heed to |
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