listener

/'lisnə/

Thân thiện

A teacher speaks to an attentive listener in the classroom.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Someone who listens attentively: A person who pays close attention to what is being said or heard.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • She is a very good listener and always remembers the details of our conversations.
  • The radio host thanked his listeners for their continued support.
  • As a therapist, being an empathetic listener is a crucial skill.

Advanced Usage

• "To be a good listener": This phrase describes someone who listens with patience, attention, and empathy, often to understand or help another person.
  • He is not just a talker; he is also a good listener.
• "To have an attentive listener": To have someone who is focused on hearing and understanding you.
  • When I speak, I know I have an attentive listener in you.

Variants and Related Words

• Listen (verb): To give attention to sound or to someone speaking.
  • Please listen to the instructions carefully.
• Listenership (noun): The collective audience of listeners, especially for a radio program.
  • The show's listenership has grown significantly this year.

Synonyms

• Auditor: A person who listens, often in a formal context (e.g., to a lecture or financial records).
• Hearer: A person who hears something (more general, less focused on attentiveness).

Related Phrases

• "On behalf of our listeners...": A phrase often used by broadcasters when speaking for their audience.
  • On behalf of our listeners, I'd like to ask the guest one more question.

Học thuật

Noun

1. someone who listens attentively

Từ đồng nghĩa

• hearer
• auditor
• attender