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    /ˈlɪs.ən/

    Meaning & Definition

    verb
    To make an effort to hear something.
    You need to listen carefully to the instructions.
    To pay attention to sound.
    She likes to listen to classical music when she studies.
    To wait for a sound or to be in a state of readiness to hear.
    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

    To pay attention or heed to something important.
    Yo, listen up! This is important.
    Used to signal importance or urgency.
    Listen, we gotta get out of here now!