
Hear
Immediate Awareness
Hear usually implies the sound is caught suddenly and without effort.

I could hear the clock ticking as I read.
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.
No Receiver Mentioned
'Hear' doesn't always mention who the sound is going to.

Thunder was heard throughout the town.
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AttendCatchEavesdropHarkHearkenListenPerceiveReceive
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