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Pronunciation: /ˈlɪs(ə)n/

Definition of listen

[no object]

give one’s attention to a sound:evidently he was not listening sit and listen to the radio
take notice of and act on what someone says; respond to advice or a request:I told her over and over again, but she wouldn’t listen
(listen for or listen out for) make an effort to hear something; be alert and ready to hear something:they listened for sounds from the baby’s room
(also North American listen up) [in imperative] used to urge someone to pay attention to what one is going to say:listen, I’ve had an idea

[in singular]

Phrasal Verbs

listen in: listen to a private conversation, especially secretly: Seth listened in as his father chatted philosophy with friends; use a radio receiving set to listen to a broadcast or conversation: anyone with the right radio receiver can listen in on calls

Old English hlysnan 'pay attention to', of Germanic origin

Definition of listen in the US English dictionary

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