Hear
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Immediate Awareness
Hear usually implies the sound is caught suddenly and without effort. I could hear the clock ticking as I read.
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Natural Ability
Hear refers to the natural capacity to perceive sounds rather than the action of listening. Newborn babies can hear but don't understand words.
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No Receiver Mentioned
'Hear' doesn't always mention who the sound is going to. Thunder was heard throughout the town.