Listen: meaning, definitions and examples
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listen
[ หlษชs(ษ)n ]
pay attention
To give one's attention to a sound. To hear something with thoughtful attention. To take notice of and act on what someone says.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Listen carefully to the instructions.
- I listened intently to her story.
- You should listen to your parents.
music
The act of paying attention to sound, especially music. An instance of listening.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| listen |
Used in everyday language to describe paying attention to sounds or someone speaking. This entry is a repetition, so it is best covered by the first 'listen' description. |
| hearing |
Can refer to the act of perceiving sound, a legal proceeding, or in a formal context, getting a chance to be heard.
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| audition |
Primarily used in performing arts to describe a tryout for a role, usually in theater, film, or music.
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| earful |
Colloquial and often negative; describes receiving a lengthy reprimand, scolding or a lot of information.
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Examples of usage
- She has a great love for listening to classical music.
- I had a pleasant listen to the new album.
Translations
Translations of the word "listen" in other languages:
๐ต๐น ouvir
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคจเคจเคพ (sunna)
๐ฉ๐ช hรถren
๐ฎ๐ฉ mendengarkan
๐บ๐ฆ ัะปัั ะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ sลuchaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ่ใ (kiku)
๐ซ๐ท รฉcouter
๐ช๐ธ escuchar
๐น๐ท dinlemek
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฃ๋ค (deutda)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงุณุชู ุน (istama'a)
๐จ๐ฟ poslouchat
๐ธ๐ฐ poฤรบvaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๅฌ (tฤซng)
๐ธ๐ฎ posluลกati
๐ฎ๐ธ hlusta
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััาฃะดะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแกแแแแ (mosmena)
๐ฆ๐ฟ dinlษmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ escuchar
Etymology
The word 'listen' originated from the Old English word 'hlysnan', meaning 'to pay attention, listen'. The word has evolved over time to its current form. Listening has always been an essential part of human communication and understanding, playing a crucial role in relationships and learning.
See also: enlist, enlisting, glisten, listable, listed, listers, listing, listless, sublist.