Dear English speaker, please help me.

What's the difference between see, look and watch?

Give me examples.

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Also,

What's the difference between hear and listen?

Give me examples.

Please give me examples so that I can distinguish them correctly.

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TechFan90 · 31-35, M

I guess see is more passive, like “I see the castle in the distance”

Look is more passive too, either an object or if not paying attention. “I look over briefly at the couple sitting at the table next to me”

Watch is active, you are paying attention or viewing something.
“I watched the television yesterday”
“I’m watching the couple sitting at the table next to me to see if they kiss”

Hear is when you hear a sound.
“ I heard the woman shout at her friend”

Listen is when you are actively listen and taking it in.
“I’m listening to my favourite song”