listen
/'lisn/
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Definition
- Verb:
- To pay attention to sound: To make a conscious effort to hear something, often by directing your attention toward a specific source of sound.
- To heed or follow advice: To consider and take seriously what someone says, often with the intention of acting on it.
Examples
- Verb:
- Please listen carefully to the instructions.
- I like to listen to music while I work.
- You should listen to your doctor's advice.
Advanced Usage
- "to listen for": To be alert and wait to hear a specific sound.
- The guard was told to listen for the signal.
- "to listen in": To listen to a conversation, especially a private one, without the speakers' knowledge.
- It is rude to listen in on other people's discussions.
Variants and Related Words
- Listener (n): A person who listens.
- She is a good listener and always offers helpful advice.
- Listening (n/adj): The act of paying attention to sound; designed for hearing.
- Active listening is an important skill.
Synonyms
- Hear: To perceive sound with the ear (can be passive, unlike the active "listen").
- Heed: To pay careful attention to and consider seriously.
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Listen up: An informal command to tell people to pay attention and listen.
- Listen up, everyone! I have an important announcement.
- Listen out for (British English): Similar to "listen for"; to be attentive in order to hear something.
- Listen out for your name being called.
Related Idioms
- Listen to reason: To be persuaded by sensible arguments.
- I hope he will listen to reason and change his mind.
- Have a listen: An informal invitation to listen to something.
- Come and have a listen to this new song.
Verb
- pay close attention to; give heed to
- Heed the advice of the old men
- listen and pay attention
- Listen to your father
- We must hear the expert before we make a decision
- hear with intention
- Listen to the sound of this cello