Meaning & Definition of word "Listen"
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Listen
/ˈlɪs.ən/
verb:
- 1. To make an effort to hear something.
- Example: You need to listen carefully to the instructions.
- 2. To pay attention to sound.
- Example: She likes to listen to classical music when she studies.
- 3. To wait for a sound or to be in a state of readiness to hear.
- Example: They listened for the sound of the train approaching.
Etymology
Old English 'hlysnan', meaning 'to hear, to listen'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Listen up!:
An expression used to get someone's attention.
Listen to your heart:
Follow your emotions or instincts.
Listen carefully:
Pay close attention to what is being said.
Related Words
hearing:
The faculty of perceiving sounds.
auditory:
Relating to the sense of hearing.
attentive:
Paying close attention to something.
Slang Meanings of listen
Meaning: To pay attention or heed to something important.
Example Sentence: Yo, listen up! This is important.
Meaning: Used to signal importance or urgency.
Example Sentence: Listen, we gotta get out of here now!