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