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