The two verbs to overhear and to eavesdrop are very similar in meaning, although there is one substantial difference between them. Have a look.
To overhear means to accidentally hear what other people are saying, when they do not know that you have heard, e.g.
I overheard part of their conversation.
She overheard the management discussing pay rises.
We overheard the teacher say there would be a pop quiz today.
I couldn't help overhearing your argument.
To eavesdrop refers to a situation in which you deliberately listen secretly to other people's conversations. When you eavesdrop, you do it on purpose, this is your aim and intention, e.g.
There was Helena eavesdropping outside the door.
Sue was able to eavesdrop on them through the open window.
How did you know I was going? You've been eavesdropping, haven't you!
Hackers can eavesdrop using software that monitors packets sent over the network.
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