Listening

/lˈɪsənɪŋ/

/ˈɫɪsənɪŋ/, /ˈɫɪsnɪŋ/

[noun]

Listening

[NOUN]

the act of paying careful attention to hear a sound

synonyms : hearing

Examples

1. I was bored stiff listening to that lecture this afternoon.

2. When I lost my job and hit a rough patch, my best friend was there to lend a listening ear and offer support - it's true what they say, a friend in need is a friend indeed.

3. My grandfather always had a way of making me feel heard and understood through his generous ear and absence of interruption, for he knew that a good listener is a silent flatterer through active and empathetic listening.

4. The old man chided his wife, saying that one tongue is enough for a woman and it should be used for less talking and more listening.