Difference between Hearing and Listening

Hearing

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The sense used to perceive sound. A proceeding at which discussions are heard. A legal procedure done before a judge, without a jury, as with an evidentiary hearing.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Able to hear.

Example sentence: The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn't said.

Listening

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Of something that listens, or is used in order to listen.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Action of the verb to listen

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To pay attention to a sound or speech.

Example sentence: Part of being successful is about asking questions and listening to the answers.