listen

[ˈlɪs.ən]

listen Definition

• 1. to give attention to someone or something in order to hear them
• 2. to make an effort to hear something

Using listen: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "listen" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She listened carefully to what he was saying.

• Example

  I could hear the sound of a car engine but I couldn't listen to what they were saying.

• Example

  He listened to the radio all night long.

listen Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for listen

• hear
• attend
• concentrate
• catch
• pay attention

Antonyms for listen

• ignore
• disregard
• tune out

Phrases with listen

• listen up

  used to tell someone to listen carefully to what you are going to say

  Example

  Listen up, everyone! We have an important announcement to make.

• listen in

  to secretly listen to someone's conversation

  Example

  I couldn't help but listen in on their conversation.

• listen for

  to pay attention to a particular sound or noise in order to hear it

  Example

  I'm listening for the sound of the doorbell.

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Summary: listen in Brief

The verb 'listen' [ˈlɪs.ən] means to pay attention to someone or something in order to hear them, or to make an effort to hear something. It is often used in phrases like 'listen up,' 'listen in,' and 'listen for.' Antonyms include 'ignore,' 'tune out,' and 'disregard.'