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Minal Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

What is the difference between 'hear' and 'listen'?

E.g;

if we say that ...

We're listenning so can we use the word 'hearing' instead of 'listenning'?

Is there any main point to note down ?

or just we can use both words , it's just up to us ?

Please help me out 'Native speakers Emotion: smile

Mina
  

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Hello, minal—and welcome to English Forums. The two words are different. Generally, 'listening' is an activity that we choose to do, while 'hearing' is something that just happens to us without our control.

— Mister Micawber

  • Hello, minal—and welcome to English Forums.
  • The two words are different.
  • Generally, 'listening' is an activity that we choose to do, while 'hearing' is something that just happens to us without our control.
  • But it is not really as simple as that.
  • Read this thread, for instance:
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Hello, minal—and welcome to English Forums.

The two words are different. Generally, 'listening' is an activity that we choose to do, while 'hearing' is something that just happens to us without our control. But it is not really as simple as that. Read this thread, for instance:

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You should consider which word is sutable for santence.
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