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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

overheard

What's the difference between overheard and eavesdrop? I know the meaning of eavesdrop pretty well.
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You can overhear things by accident. Eavesdropping requires the intention to do so.

— BarbaraPA

  • You can overhear things by accident.
  • Eavesdropping requires the intention to do so.
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You can overhear things by accident. Eavesdropping requires the intention to do so.
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