What’s the difference between ‘here’ and ‘hear’?

Here and hear are homophones in English and are often confused; they are both pronounced /hɪəʳ/ but have different spellings and their meanings are completely different.

here

Here is an adverb and is used in many different contexts.

You use here when you are referring to the place where you are or when you are pointing towards a place that is near you, in order to draw someone else’s attention to it.

I’m here all by myself and I know I’m going to get lost.
Come and sit here, Lauren. 
Sheila was in here a minute ago.

You also use here when you are offering or giving something to someone.

Here‘s your coffee, just the way you like it. 

hear

Hear is a verb.

When you hear a sound, you become aware of it through your ears. When you hear something such as a lecture or a piece of music, you listen to it.

She heard no further sounds. 
I’m not hearing properly. 
You can hear commentary on the match in about half an hour’s time. 

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