listen — to pay attention to sounds or to give attention to what someone is saying
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to pay attention to sounds or to give attention to what someone is saying
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlɪsən/
Korean meaning: 듣다, 귀를 기울이다
Korean pronunciation: **리**슨
Example Sentences
- My mom told me to listen, but I was too busy listening to my stomach growl.
- I listen to podcasts while walking to school.
- Listen! Do you hear that strange noise?
listen
VERB//ˈlɪsən//
to pay attention to sounds or to give attention to what someone is saying
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈlɪsən/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈlɪsən/
🌳Etymology
Rootlisten
Origin
고대 영어 'hlysnan'에서 유래되었으며, '귀를 기울이다'라는 의미로 사용되었습니다. 게르만어족의 공통 어근을 가지고 있어요.
🎵Rhyme
glistenchristen
glisten
christen
🔗Collocations
listen carefully
listen to music
listen attentively
listen closely
listen patiently
listen actively
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My mom told me to listen, but I was too busy listening to my stomach growl.”
“I listen to podcasts while walking to school.”
“Listen! Do you hear that strange noise?”
😄 Fun example
“He pretended to listen while secretly planning his lunch menu.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
hearattendheedpay attention
Antonyms
ignoredisregard
Related
soundearvoicespeaktalk
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