listen

/lˈɪsən/

/ˈɫɪsən/

to listen

MAIN VERB

to give our attention to the sound a person or thing is making

to take notice of what someone says and consider or accept their advice

synonyms : hear

to listen carefully or pay close attention to what one is going to say

listen

used to ask someone to listen carefully or pay close attention to what one is going to say

synonyms : heed

Examples

1. listen to our problems.

2. Listen Jane.

3. I listened carefully to her story.

4. He listens to a popular radio drama during his morning commute.