What’s the difference between “hear” and “listen”?
Both words seem very similar to me. Sometimes I’m not sure which one to use. Is there a simple way to remember the difference?
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Hear: A physical sense; sound just enters your ears.
Listen: A mental action; you pay attention to the meaning.
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“Hear” happens naturally. “Listen” means you are paying attention. For example:
I heard a noise.
I listened to the music.