overhear vs listen
listen vs overhearoverhear and listen both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| overhear | No | No | Yes | No |
| listen | No | No | Yes | No |
| overhear (verb) | listen (verb) |
|---|---|
| hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers | hear with intention |
| listen and pay attention | |
| pay close attention to; give heed to |
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