Listen

Pronunciation: /ˈlɪsən/

Listen (verb)

  1. to focus on hearing something or someone.
  2. to consider and act on someone's advice or instructions.
  3. to secretly hear someone else's conversation.

Examples

  • She likes to listen to music while working.
  • He listens carefully to the teacher's instructions.

Common collocations: listen to music, listen carefully, listen intently, listen to advice, listen to guidance

Synonyms of Listen

Neutral

Antonyms of Listen

  • when someone chooses not to pay attention