hear vs here: what's the difference?

Hear is about listening; here is about place.

hear

/hɪə/

Meaning: to notice sounds with your ears

Example: “Can you hear me?”

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here

/hɪə/

Meaning: in, at or to this place

Example: “Come here.”

Full definition of here →

How to remember

You hear with your ear.

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