Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

listen-closely

verb
/ˈlɪs.ən ˈkloʊs.li/
Definition
To pay careful attention to sounds or speech in order to understand or perceive them clearly.
Examples
  • It’s important to listen closely during meetings to understand the key points being discussed.
  • She asked him to listen closely to the instructions before starting the project.
Meaning
Listening attentively, often implying an active engagement with what is being said or heard.
Synonyms
  • Pay attention
  • Heed
  • Focus on
  • Hear