to listen
Verb · English
Meaning 1
to give attention to sound or action
(to pay attention to sound)
Example
Please listen to me carefully while I explain the instructions.
Meaning 2
to take notice of and act on advice
(to heed or follow advice)
Example
You should listen to your doctor if you want to recover quickly.
Synonyms
hear, attend, hearken, monitor, pay attention
Grammar
- base form
- listen
- third person singular
- listens
- past simple
- listened
- past participle
- listened
- present participle
- listening