Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
listen
verb
/ˈlɪs.ən/
Definition
To give attention to sound; to hear something with thoughtful consideration.
Examples
- It’s important to listen when someone is speaking to you.
- She likes to listen to music while she works.
- Listen carefully to the instructions before starting the project.
Meaning
Listening involves actively receiving and processing sounds rather than just passively hearing them.
Synonyms
- hear
- pay attention
- attend
- heed
