listen
🇺🇸
/ˈlɪsn/
🇬🇧
/ˈlɪsn/
intransitive verb
A1
to pay attention to sounds you hear
Listen to the birds singing outside.
A1
used to get someone's attention before speaking
Listen, I have something important to say.
B1
to consider and follow someone's advice
You should listen to your teacher's suggestions.
noun
R
the act of listening
Give it a listen and tell me what you think.
translation
to pay attention to sounds you hear; used to get someone's attention before speaking; to consider and follow someone's advice
the act of listening
Word Forms
3rd Present
listens
Progressive
listening
Past
listened
Perfect
listened
Plural
listens