To hear is a verb that means to receive or become aware of a sound using your ears, so you don't have to make an effort in order to just hear something.
For example:-
She heard a noise outside.
To listen is a verb that means to give attention to someone or something in order to hear them, so you make an effort in order to hear something properly.
For example:-
She listened to the noise and realised it was only a cat.
Note! In some circumstances we use hear when we listen to someone or something attentively or officially.
For example:-
I heard a really interesting speech on the radio this morning.
These people need to be heard. |
