Do you know the difference between the verbs ‘hear’ and ‘listen’? In today's lesson, you will learn how to use them and some other verbs related to hearing to help you speak like a native.
✅ Hear (verb)
This verb means to sense a sound with our ears. When we hear something, it is by chance. This means we are not actively paying attention or waiting for the sound.
Ex:
- Did you hear the thunder last night?
- He was going to bed when he heard a noise in the garage.
✅ Hear (someone) out (phrasal verb)
To listen to something until the end, without interruptions.
Ex: You have to hear me out before giving your opinion.
✅ Hear from someone (phrasal verb)
To be or to not be in contact with someone or to listen to someone about a particular topic.
Ex: I haven't heard from Mr. Johnson for ages!
✅ Eavesdrop (verb)
To listen secretly to someone.
Ex: I caught Lucy eavesdropping outside the door.
✅ Listen (verb)
To give your attention to a sound. When we listen, we are actively concentrating on the sound.
Ex:
- I love listening to music.
- The child listened carefully to the story.
✅ Listen in (on) (phrasal verb)
Like ‘eavesdrop’, listen in also has the meaning of listening to something secretly.
Ex: He found out that I was listening in on his conversation.
✅ Catch (verb)
To understand something you heard.
Ex: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch your name.
Let’s practice! Write some sentences using these verbs in the comments section!
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