Listen: meaning, definitions and examples

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listen

[ ˈlɪs(ə)n ]

^{Context #1}

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

attend, hear, obey

Examples of usage

Listen carefully to the instructions.
I listened intently to her story.
You should listen to your parents.

^{Context #2}

music

The act of paying attention to sound, especially music. An instance of listening.

Synonyms

audition, earful, hearing

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:

🇵🇹 ouvir

🇮🇳 सुनना (sunna)

🇩🇪 hören

🇮🇩 mendengarkan

🇺🇦 слухати

🇵🇱 słuchać

🇯🇵 聞く (kiku)

🇫🇷 écouter

🇪🇸 escuchar

🇹🇷 dinlemek

🇰🇷 듣다 (deutda)

🇸🇦 استمع (istama'a)

🇨🇿 poslouchat

🇸🇰 počúvať

🇨🇳 听 (tīng)

🇸🇮 poslušati

🇮🇸 hlusta

🇰🇿 тыңдау

🇬🇪 მოსმენა (mosmena)

🇦🇿 dinləmək

🇲🇽 escuchar

Word origin

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.