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verb
- 1. give one's attention to a sound: "evidently he was not listening" Similar
noun
- 1. an act of listening to something: "radio plays are definitely worth a listen"
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Contents. LISTEN definition: 1. to give attention to someone or something in order to hear him, her, or it: 2. the act of…. Learn more.
The meaning of LISTEN is to pay attention to sound. How to use listen in a sentence.
to give attention with the ear; attend closely for the purpose of hearing; give ear. to pay attention; heed; obey (often followed by to ): Children don't always listen to their parents. to wait attentively for a sound (usually followed by for ): to listen for sounds of their return.
Definition of listen verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
2 meanings: 1. to concentrate on hearing something 2. to take heed; pay attention.... Click for more definitions.
When you listen to something, you don't just hear it, but you really pay attention to the sounds. You can listen to music, listen for the sound of your guests arriving, or listen to the advice your grandfather gives you. The phrase listen in means to eavesdrop on, or deliberately overhear
LISTEN definition: 1. to give attention to someone or something in order to hear them: 2. to accept someone's advice: . Learn more.
