Hear
Hear verb - To pay attention especially through the act of hearing.
Usage example: at least hear what I have to say before you start disagreeing
Listen is a synonym for hear in sound topic. In some cases you can use "Listen" instead a verb "Hear", when it comes to topics like eavesdrop, detect by perceiving sound, sounds. popular alternative
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Both words in one sentence
- But as the other party members listen and hear their conversation, they note they're invoking this trope; Will wants to study more about them while Moses wants to fight one.
Source: One Dialogue, Two Conversations -
Gratuitous Spanish: The Vagabonds from Episode 5 occasionally shout, but are not limited to, "oye" (hear or listen) and "cabrones" (bastards).
Source: Videogame / Lost Planet - And Simon's name means 'to hear/listen' and 'reputation'.
Source: Meaningful Name / Live-Action TV
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