Listener

/ˈlɪsənər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who listens, especially to a speaker or broadcast.

As a devoted listener of the podcast, she never missed an episode.

A participant in a conversation or dialogue who does not speak but listens.

During the meeting, he was an attentive listener, absorbing all the information shared.

A person who is receptive to advice or guidance.

He was a great listener, always providing feedback that helped her improve her skills.

From Old English 'listner', based on 'list' (to listen).

active listener

A person who fully concentrates, understands, responds, and remembers what is being said.

good listener

Someone who listens attentively and empathetically.

ear to the ground

To be attentive and aware of what is happening or being said.

listen

To give attention to sound.

listening

The active process of receiving and responding to spoken or nonverbal messages.

auditory

Related to the sense of hearing.

Tuned in

I'm tuned in to the latest gossip about the celebrity drama.

In the zone

During the discussion, he was really in the zone, just a perfect listener.