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What is another word for Listen? – 137 Listen Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    hear attend heed pay attention concentrate focus eavesdrop monitor observe notice perceive discern detect pick up catch gather absorb take in tune in hark give ear lend an ear be all ears obey comply respond react heedful mindful aware alert awake watchful vigilant

    Meaning of Listen

    According to Merriam-Webster, "listen" means to pay attention to someone or something in order to hear what is being said, sung, or played.

    Definitions

    • The Cambridge Dictionary defines "listen" as to give your attention to someone or something that you can hear, in order to understand what they are saying or to enjoy the sound.
    • The Oxford Dictionary states that "listen" means to give one's attention to a sound, typically in order to hear something, or to pay attention to someone or something in order to understand what is being said.

    Example Uses

    • Please listen carefully to the instructions before you start the exam.
    • I was listening to music when I heard the news.
    • She didn't listen to my advice and now she's in trouble.
    • Can you listen to this recording and tell me what you think?
    • The teacher asked the students to listen quietly while she explained the lesson.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    ignore disregard neglect overlook dismiss reject refuse disobey defy tune out turn a deaf ear be deaf to shut out block out distract divert disrupt interrupt disregard overlook snub slight shun avoid evade shirk

    Related Nouns

    audience listener hearer observer spectator attendee participant student pupil learner trainee apprentice disciple follower fan enthusiast devotee auditor eavesdropper spy monitor observer witness bystander

    Related Verbs

    hear attend obey comply respond react notice perceive discern detect pick up catch gather absorb take in tune in hark give ear lend an ear be all ears concentrate focus pay attention heed mind watch look see

    Related Adjectives

    attentive attentive heedful mindful aware alert awake watchful vigilant observant perceptive discerning sensitive receptive responsive obedient compliant cooperative diligent careful meticulous thorough scrupulous conscientious thoroughgoing