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listen vs hang

hang vs listen

listen is not a noun while hang is a noun.

listen and hang both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
listen No No Yes No
hang Yes No Yes No
As verbs, hang is a hyponym of listen; that is, hang is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than listen:
  • listen: hear with intention
  • hang: give heed (to)
Other hyponyms of listen include hear out, listen in, advert, attend, give ear, pay heed, hark, harken, hearken, eavesdrop, listen in.
listen (noun) hang (noun)
a gymnastic exercise performed on the rings or horizontal bar or parallel bars when the gymnast's weight is supported by the arms
the way a garment hangs
a special way of doing something
listen (verb) hang (verb)
hear with intention suspend (meat) in order to get a gamey taste
listen and pay attention cause to be hanging or suspended
pay close attention to; give heed to fall or flow in a certain way
be suspended or hanging
place in position as by a hinge so as to allow free movement in one direction
be placed in position as by a hinge
be suspended or poised
hold on tightly or tenaciously
decorate or furnish with something suspended
let drop or droop
give heed (to)
kill by hanging
prevent from reaching a verdict, of a jury
be menacing, burdensome, or oppressive
be exhibited
Difference between listen and hang

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