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My Celine Posted 21 years ago
Grammar

Listen to , Hear

What is the difference between listen to and hear?

In my native language, these two words carry the same meaning.
  

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"Hear" emphasizes the ability, not the intention. As long as you are not hearing impaired, you hear all kinds of sounds. "Listen to" emphasizes the intention.

— Glee

  • "Hear" emphasizes the ability, not the intention.
  • As long as you are not hearing impaired, you hear all kinds of sounds.
  • "Listen to" emphasizes the intention.
  • You intentionally direct your attention to a certain sound.
  • "--You didn't mean to listen, but you heard them anyway.
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"Hear" emphasizes the ability, not the intention. As long as you are not hearing impaired, you hear all kinds of sounds. "Listen to" emphasizes the intention. You intentionally direct your attention to a certain sound. Examples:

"While passing by her house, I heard noises of dogs barking and plates crashing."--You didn't mean to listen, but you heard them anyway.

"Close your eyes
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I'd like to give you a group of examples, although I'm not better...anyway

  • Shut up! I can still hear you! (??!??????!)
  • Shut up! Listen to me! (??!???!)


    • I hope it helps.
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My CelineWhat is the difference between listen to and hear?

In my native language, these two words carry the same meaning.

Briefly, to listen is to want to hear (to look at/watch is to want to see).
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"hear" is unvoluntary, "listen to" is voluntary.
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