Listen

noun

/ˈlɪs.ən/

Word Frequency: 28.8

Definitions

1.nounAn instance of listening.

"Give the motor a listen and tell me if it sounds off."

2.verbTo pay attention to a sound or speech.

"Please listen carefully as I explain. I like to listen to music."

3.verbTo expect or wait for a sound, such as a signal.

"You should listen for the starting gun."

4.verbTo accept advice or obey instruction; to agree or assent.

"Listen, the only reason I yelled at you was because I was upset, OK? Good children listen to their parents."

5.verbTo hear (something or someone), to pay attention to.

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