Listening: meaning, definitions and examples

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listening

 

[ หˆlษชs.ษ™n.ษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

active process

Listening is the active process of receiving and interpreting spoken language. It involves paying attention to sounds, understanding their meanings, and responding appropriately. Effective listening is crucial in communication as it fosters better relationships and understanding.

Synonyms

attention, auditory perception, hearing.

Examples of usage

  • Active listening improves communication skills.
  • She has great listening skills during meetings.
  • Listening attentively can enhance learning.
Context #2 | Verb

engagement activity

To listen is to give attention to someone or something in order to hear what is being said. It signifies engagement and focus, allowing for deeper understanding and connection with the speaker.

Synonyms

hear, hearken, pay attention.

Examples of usage

  • I love listening to music while working.
  • He was listening to the teacher carefully.
  • Listening to podcasts is my favorite hobby.

Translations

Translations of the word "listening" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น escuta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคจเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zuhรถren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mendengarkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพัะปัƒั…ะพะฒัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sล‚uchanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ดใใ“ใจ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉcoute

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ escucha

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dinleme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋“ฃ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุณุชู…ุงุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ poslech

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ poฤรบvanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ posluลกanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hlusta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั‹าฃะดะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒกแƒ›แƒ”แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dinlษ™mษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ escucha

Etymology

The word 'listening' originates from the Old English term 'hlysnan', which means 'to hear'. This word evolved over time, with the addition of the suffix '-ing', which indicates an ongoing process. The early roots of 'listening' are also related to the Proto-Germanic word '*hlลsลnฤ…', meaning 'to hear' or 'to listen'. Throughout history, listening has been recognized as a vital component of communication and social interaction. Its significance has been highlighted in various educational and psychological fields, where the role of effective listening is emphasized for better interpersonal relationships and enhanced learning experiences. The shift in meaning from merely hearing sounds to actively engaging with them has marked the evolution of the term in modern usage.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,671, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.