Definition of listen in English:

listen

verb ˈlɪs(ə)nˈlɪs(ə)n

[no object]

1Give one's attention to a sound.
evidently he was not listening
sit and listen to the radio
Example sentencesExamples
- In the UK, more people now listen to radio than watch TV, for the first time in many years.
- I love to just sit on the rocks for hours and watch and listen to the ocean.
- You can listen to the audio of his speech here, and follow his charts and research here.
- To watch and listen to these young boys and girls who were so obviously enjoying what they were doing was great.
- It's not highbrow in an elitist way but you have to pay attention and think while listening to it.
- They just want a safe place where they can hang out and listen to music.
- They want to tell us all what we can and cannot watch, read, listen to or think about.
- When free, he likes to listen to music, watch movies or spend time with his family.
- He is not willing to stay in the House and listen to some responses to what he said.
- When we're at home she listens to jazz and watches modern films, and she's quite sociable.
- Patients will even be able to order a film to watch, or an audio book to listen to, both from their beds.
- Every few minutes he would stop and listen to what sounds there were in these quiet highland woods.
- When you could not watch them, you never missed a chance to listen to the action on the radio.
- Using the player you can listen to radio stations and watch TV or video playback on your screen.
- Many young people do not watch or listen to any political coverage at all.
- Such a move will help voters to gauge which ones to believe and which ones to simply listen to.
- I listen to the sounds of the radiators ticking as the central heating comes on.
- Watch it a few times and you'll never listen to their audio output in the same way.
- It was nice to pause, watch, and listen to the bird banging away and the wood chips falling to the ground.
- The note was high and decidedly painful to listen to but it seemed to do the trick.
Synonyms
hear, pay attention, be attentive, attend, concentrate on, concentrate on hearing, give ear to, lend an ear to
1. 1.1 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
  Example sentencesExamples
  In economics it listens to the advice of the International Monetary Fund.
  He knows he is right and so feels no need to listen to advice that goes against his conviction.
  Despite being aware of the dangers, a small minority of drivers don't listen to the advice.
  The only advice to those players is that they should make up their own minds and not listen to anybody else.
  Diabetic and asthmatic, she had listened to bad advice that she need not declare the winnings.
  So he had no choice but to listen to the advice of his friend and enrolled a course for motormen.
  The worse part about growing old is that you have to listen to advice from your kids.
  Good players listen to everyone and then pick and choose what advice they will take.
  If your legal advice is that you have not got a cause of action, then you ought to listen to that advice.
  The UK must realise that real consultation requires them to listen to me and take my advice.
  So you are in a sense inviting those responses and either you listen to them or you don't.
  We were right to listen to the much louder optimistic voices in our own minds.
  We should listen to expert advice, but to slavishly follow it on every occasion defies logic.
  So, let us take time out of our busy schedules to listen to the simple request of these children.
  And I'm just as confused and scared as the rest of us about what to believe and who to listen to.
  If you needed advice, or just someone to listen to you for a bit, Timothy was the guy to go to.
  Sometimes it's difficult to know who to believe, who to listen to and who to support.
  It's up to her whether or not she listens to our advice.
  He is an experienced town clerk and we would obviously listen to the advice that he gives.
  McConnell is keen to show he has been listening and will respond with deeds rather than words.
  Synonyms
  pay attention, take heed, heed, give heed, take notice, take note, mind, observe, watch, follow, notice, mark, bear in mind, give a thought to, take into consideration, take into account, take to heart, hang on, accept, believe
  obey, do as one is told by
2. 1.2listen 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
  Example sentencesExamples
  That means that politicians must not simply listen for the answers they want to hear.
  She tried to listen for footsteps, but the only sounds she heard came from the dance.
  I think I walked around with my head tilted all day, as if I was listening for a sound no one could hear but me.
  It's also great fun listening out for all the dinkum Aussie accents amongst the talented cast.
  The herons and buzzards have left for places more congenial to watching and listening for desperate scrambling through snow.
  Jake crept down the hallway, listening for sounds from the servants and hearing only silence.
  I kept listening for the sounds of the critter, but never heard it again the rest of the evening.
  He would pause at the worst times, listening for something no one else could hear.
  When I hold the shell to my ear and listen for the ocean, all I can hear is the gentle flowering of breath.
  Who is this third person who is neither one of the other two, who lies awake while they sleep, and listens for the chimes of country bells he doesn't hear?
  She constantly listens for her father's voice whispering to her over the water.
  I read a book, all the while listening for sounds of creepy people outside of my house.
  Hook listens for the ring of truth and doesn't hear it.
  She listened for Sara or any other maid and heard them outside the mansion.
  It was beginning to register to her that she was hearing a sound she had been listening for ever since the incident.
  He listens out for the car, hears the door close, sees Daddy walk past the window and then runs to the door to greet him.
  Straining to hear, I moved onto the landing and listened for introductory or welcoming words in the downstairs hallway.
  I tried to listen for them, but it was too difficult to hear over the people laughing and having fun.
  I'll be watching and listening for this guy throughout the evening, and I do.
  In a favourite moment recently, I was sitting in Bologne airport alone, at the gate, listening for my flight call.
3. 1.3also North American listen upin imperative Used to urge someone to pay attention to what one is going to say.
  listen, I've had an idea
  Example sentencesExamples
  Emily, the class is over here - ok, now that I have your attention, listen up; you'll work in pairs today.
  "Listen mate, " the cop said in a low voice to Jake.
  Listen kid, it's just like I told you back there.
  Listen buddy, I know you're lonely, I know you're sad.
  But listen up, hotel industry, and I'll give you the answer for free.
  To all those parents and teachers that think it's cute and educational to have pets in children's classrooms, listen up!
  I'm only going to say this one time, so you may want to listen up.
  Listen honey, I'm sorry, I've been busy.
  Listen pal, I've got chronic systolic palpitations and acute neuralgia!
  Well, before you head out to pick up your holiday gifts, listen up.
  As someone with an advanced degree in marine biology - I also have a pipe and a tweed jacket, so listen up - it might not be the greatest idea to punch sharks in the nose, regardless of how hot you are.
  Listen honey, can you quickly run to the shops to buy some mozzarella cheese?
  But since I know you're not going to, then listen up.
  Listen pal; don't start getting technical on me!
  OK, everybody, listen up: The time has come for the nation to stage an intervention.
  If stuffing is on your menu tomorrow, well, you better listen up.
  Tech fiends, listen up, you've been asking for it.
  Well, listen up, because some Hollywood heavyweights have dropped the pounds, and people like you and me are now half their size.
  But the rest of you, listen up, because I've got compelling arguments with which to convince you, or your friends, if you're already a believer.
  You seem like a reasonable person, so listen up.
  Synonyms
  hear, pay attention, be attentive, attend, concentrate on, concentrate on hearing, give ear to, lend an ear to

noun ˈlɪs(ə)nˈlɪs(ə)n

An act of listening to something.
radio plays are definitely worth a listen
Example sentencesExamples
- The piano was played in the school's reception area for seven hours to allow everyone to have a listen.
- On the first few listens, the songs wash by, disembodied like an ocean.
- On this performance her forthcoming debut album could well be worth a listen.
- A cursory listen reveals that the first version closely resembles Nashville's, from a musical standpoint.
- I loved this album immediately on the first listen and it has been a constant favourite ever since.
- I wish they'd just put up a transcript, but for those of you with broadband it's well worth a listen.
- Some curious record buyer may come across it and be tempted to take it home for a listen.
- Otherwise, this is a sufficient listen for fans of the film.
- Nevertheless, there are undoubtedly some hidden gems which make this set worth the listen.
- Still, its form is at least partially discernible and this compilation is very much worth a listen.
- The CD caused much amusement in the office and everyone had a listen on the headphones.
- There's a bruised quality that keeps you at bay during the first few listens.
- It might not work as well as some tracks on the CD, but it is still worth a listen.
- You should definitely be able to give them a listen by the end of the week.
- Just one listen to this album will blow away all your blues.
- If you wanna have a listen, here's the ultimate numbers station frequency list.
- It's a fascinating listen and yet constantly feels like a sampler for something bigger.
- But before we go to break, take a listen to this sound that's being played in the courtroom.
- By the third listen, however, you became aware that this was a magical record.
- The next time you pass a busker, stop and have a proper listen, as you might be missing out on the next big thing in music.

Phrasal Verbs

listen in

1Listen to a private conversation, especially secretly.
Seth listened in as his father chatted philosophy with friends
Example sentencesExamples
- At this point, I decided to stop listening in on their private conversation.
- It's handy - it lets you have a private conversation without the rest of the world listening in.
- Julia picks up the phone and prepares to dial but she hears two male voices and it hits her that she is listening in to a private phone call.
- I hurried him into my room and shut the door behind us; I didn't want any eavesdroppers listening in on our conversation.
- Tim would probably enter my room any second now to scold me for listening in to his private calls.
- So if Eugene is on the phone talking with Sasha, it's a crime for Stuart to install a monitoring device that listens in.
- She was listening in secret so the two wouldn't be afraid to talk.
- Others noted that he listened in on private City Hall conversations thanks to microphones hidden in the ceiling.
- State-of-the-art eavesdropping equipment is used to listen in to his conversations.
- I can't get into his most private thoughts and listen in as I can with so many other people.
Synonyms
eavesdrop, spy
1. 1.1Use a radio receiving set to listen to a broadcast or conversation.
  anyone with the right radio receiver can listen in on calls
  Example sentencesExamples
  Previously, they were only permitted to listen in on satellite and radio relay links.
  Villages and settlements, especially in urban areas, take sides, and gather around community television sets, or listen in on radio.

Origin

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

Rhymes

christen, glisten

Definition of listen in US English:

listen

verbˈlis(ə)nˈlɪs(ə)n

[no object]

1Give one's attention to a sound.
evidently he was not listening
sit and listen to the radio
Example sentencesExamples
- When you could not watch them, you never missed a chance to listen to the action on the radio.
- When free, he likes to listen to music, watch movies or spend time with his family.
- Patients will even be able to order a film to watch, or an audio book to listen to, both from their beds.
- Such a move will help voters to gauge which ones to believe and which ones to simply listen to.
- In the UK, more people now listen to radio than watch TV, for the first time in many years.
- When we're at home she listens to jazz and watches modern films, and she's quite sociable.
- To watch and listen to these young boys and girls who were so obviously enjoying what they were doing was great.
- It was nice to pause, watch, and listen to the bird banging away and the wood chips falling to the ground.
- They just want a safe place where they can hang out and listen to music.
- I love to just sit on the rocks for hours and watch and listen to the ocean.
- The note was high and decidedly painful to listen to but it seemed to do the trick.
- They want to tell us all what we can and cannot watch, read, listen to or think about.
- I listen to the sounds of the radiators ticking as the central heating comes on.
- He is not willing to stay in the House and listen to some responses to what he said.
- Every few minutes he would stop and listen to what sounds there were in these quiet highland woods.
- Many young people do not watch or listen to any political coverage at all.
- Watch it a few times and you'll never listen to their audio output in the same way.
- It's not highbrow in an elitist way but you have to pay attention and think while listening to it.
- You can listen to the audio of his speech here, and follow his charts and research here.
- Using the player you can listen to radio stations and watch TV or video playback on your screen.
Synonyms
hear, pay attention, be attentive, attend, concentrate on, concentrate on hearing, give ear to, lend an ear to
1. 1.1 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
  Example sentencesExamples
  So he had no choice but to listen to the advice of his friend and enrolled a course for motormen.
  So, let us take time out of our busy schedules to listen to the simple request of these children.
  We should listen to expert advice, but to slavishly follow it on every occasion defies logic.
  The only advice to those players is that they should make up their own minds and not listen to anybody else.
  So you are in a sense inviting those responses and either you listen to them or you don't.
  It's up to her whether or not she listens to our advice.
  He is an experienced town clerk and we would obviously listen to the advice that he gives.
  The UK must realise that real consultation requires them to listen to me and take my advice.
  Sometimes it's difficult to know who to believe, who to listen to and who to support.
  Despite being aware of the dangers, a small minority of drivers don't listen to the advice.
  We were right to listen to the much louder optimistic voices in our own minds.
  And I'm just as confused and scared as the rest of us about what to believe and who to listen to.
  He knows he is right and so feels no need to listen to advice that goes against his conviction.
  McConnell is keen to show he has been listening and will respond with deeds rather than words.
  The worse part about growing old is that you have to listen to advice from your kids.
  If you needed advice, or just someone to listen to you for a bit, Timothy was the guy to go to.
  If your legal advice is that you have not got a cause of action, then you ought to listen to that advice.
  In economics it listens to the advice of the International Monetary Fund.
  Good players listen to everyone and then pick and choose what advice they will take.
  Diabetic and asthmatic, she had listened to bad advice that she need not declare the winnings.
  Synonyms
  pay attention, take heed, heed, give heed, take notice, take note, mind, observe, watch, follow, notice, mark, bear in mind, give a thought to, take into consideration, take into account, take to heart, hang on, accept, believe
2. 1.2 Make an effort to hear something; be alert and ready to hear something.
  they listened for sounds from the baby's room
  Example sentencesExamples
  That means that politicians must not simply listen for the answers they want to hear.
  She listened for Sara or any other maid and heard them outside the mansion.
  I tried to listen for them, but it was too difficult to hear over the people laughing and having fun.
  Who is this third person who is neither one of the other two, who lies awake while they sleep, and listens for the chimes of country bells he doesn't hear?
  Hook listens for the ring of truth and doesn't hear it.
  He listens out for the car, hears the door close, sees Daddy walk past the window and then runs to the door to greet him.
  I kept listening for the sounds of the critter, but never heard it again the rest of the evening.
  She constantly listens for her father's voice whispering to her over the water.
  The herons and buzzards have left for places more congenial to watching and listening for desperate scrambling through snow.
  It was beginning to register to her that she was hearing a sound she had been listening for ever since the incident.
  It's also great fun listening out for all the dinkum Aussie accents amongst the talented cast.
  I read a book, all the while listening for sounds of creepy people outside of my house.
  Straining to hear, I moved onto the landing and listened for introductory or welcoming words in the downstairs hallway.
  In a favourite moment recently, I was sitting in Bologne airport alone, at the gate, listening for my flight call.
  Jake crept down the hallway, listening for sounds from the servants and hearing only silence.
  I'll be watching and listening for this guy throughout the evening, and I do.
  He would pause at the worst times, listening for something no one else could hear.
  I think I walked around with my head tilted all day, as if I was listening for a sound no one could hear but me.
  When I hold the shell to my ear and listen for the ocean, all I can hear is the gentle flowering of breath.
  She tried to listen for footsteps, but the only sounds she heard came from the dance.
3. 1.3also listen upin imperative Used to urge someone to pay attention to what one is going to say.
  listen, I've got an idea
  Example sentencesExamples
  Listen buddy, I know you're lonely, I know you're sad.
  Listen pal, I've got chronic systolic palpitations and acute neuralgia!
  But listen up, hotel industry, and I'll give you the answer for free.
  But the rest of you, listen up, because I've got compelling arguments with which to convince you, or your friends, if you're already a believer.
  Listen honey, I'm sorry, I've been busy.
  Listen honey, can you quickly run to the shops to buy some mozzarella cheese?
  Listen kid, it's just like I told you back there.
  Well, before you head out to pick up your holiday gifts, listen up.
  I'm only going to say this one time, so you may want to listen up.
  To all those parents and teachers that think it's cute and educational to have pets in children's classrooms, listen up!
  "Listen mate, " the cop said in a low voice to Jake.
  If stuffing is on your menu tomorrow, well, you better listen up.
  Well, listen up, because some Hollywood heavyweights have dropped the pounds, and people like you and me are now half their size.
  Listen pal; don't start getting technical on me!
  Tech fiends, listen up, you've been asking for it.
  As someone with an advanced degree in marine biology - I also have a pipe and a tweed jacket, so listen up - it might not be the greatest idea to punch sharks in the nose, regardless of how hot you are.
  You seem like a reasonable person, so listen up.
  But since I know you're not going to, then listen up.
  OK, everybody, listen up: The time has come for the nation to stage an intervention.
  Emily, the class is over here - ok, now that I have your attention, listen up; you'll work in pairs today.
  Synonyms
  hear, pay attention, be attentive, attend, concentrate on, concentrate on hearing, give ear to, lend an ear to

nounˈlis(ə)nˈlɪs(ə)n

An act of listening to something.
Example sentencesExamples
- Just one listen to this album will blow away all your blues.
- On the first few listens, the songs wash by, disembodied like an ocean.
- On this performance her forthcoming debut album could well be worth a listen.
- You should definitely be able to give them a listen by the end of the week.
- Still, its form is at least partially discernible and this compilation is very much worth a listen.
- I wish they'd just put up a transcript, but for those of you with broadband it's well worth a listen.
- It might not work as well as some tracks on the CD, but it is still worth a listen.
- Nevertheless, there are undoubtedly some hidden gems which make this set worth the listen.
- If you wanna have a listen, here's the ultimate numbers station frequency list.
- The CD caused much amusement in the office and everyone had a listen on the headphones.
- By the third listen, however, you became aware that this was a magical record.
- But before we go to break, take a listen to this sound that's being played in the courtroom.
- Some curious record buyer may come across it and be tempted to take it home for a listen.
- A cursory listen reveals that the first version closely resembles Nashville's, from a musical standpoint.
- The next time you pass a busker, stop and have a proper listen, as you might be missing out on the next big thing in music.
- It's a fascinating listen and yet constantly feels like a sampler for something bigger.
- There's a bruised quality that keeps you at bay during the first few listens.
- The piano was played in the school's reception area for seven hours to allow everyone to have a listen.
- Otherwise, this is a sufficient listen for fans of the film.
- I loved this album immediately on the first listen and it has been a constant favourite ever since.

Phrasal Verbs

listen in

1Listen to a private conversation, especially secretly.
Example sentencesExamples
- At this point, I decided to stop listening in on their private conversation.
- State-of-the-art eavesdropping equipment is used to listen in to his conversations.
- It's handy - it lets you have a private conversation without the rest of the world listening in.
- So if Eugene is on the phone talking with Sasha, it's a crime for Stuart to install a monitoring device that listens in.
- Tim would probably enter my room any second now to scold me for listening in to his private calls.
- I hurried him into my room and shut the door behind us; I didn't want any eavesdroppers listening in on our conversation.
- I can't get into his most private thoughts and listen in as I can with so many other people.
- Others noted that he listened in on private City Hall conversations thanks to microphones hidden in the ceiling.
- She was listening in secret so the two wouldn't be afraid to talk.
- Julia picks up the phone and prepares to dial but she hears two male voices and it hits her that she is listening in to a private phone call.
Synonyms
eavesdrop, spy
1. 1.1Use a radio receiving set to listen to a broadcast or conversation.
  Example sentencesExamples
  Villages and settlements, especially in urban areas, take sides, and gather around community television sets, or listen in on radio.
  Previously, they were only permitted to listen in on satellite and radio relay links.

Origin

Old English hlysnan ‘pay attention to’, of Germanic origin.

单词	listen
释义	Definition of listen in English: listen verb ˈlɪs(ə)nˈlɪs(ə)n [no object] 1Give one's attention to a sound. evidently he was not listening sit and listen to the radio Example sentencesExamples In the UK, more people now listen to radio than watch TV, for the first time in many years. I love to just sit on the rocks for hours and watch and listen to the ocean. You can listen to the audio of his speech here, and follow his charts and research here. To watch and listen to these young boys and girls who were so obviously enjoying what they were doing was great. It's not highbrow in an elitist way but you have to pay attention and think while listening to it. They just want a safe place where they can hang out and listen to music. They want to tell us all what we can and cannot watch, read, listen to or think about. When free, he likes to listen to music, watch movies or spend time with his family. He is not willing to stay in the House and listen to some responses to what he said. When we're at home she listens to jazz and watches modern films, and she's quite sociable. Patients will even be able to order a film to watch, or an audio book to listen to, both from their beds. Every few minutes he would stop and listen to what sounds there were in these quiet highland woods. When you could not watch them, you never missed a chance to listen to the action on the radio. Using the player you can listen to radio stations and watch TV or video playback on your screen. Many young people do not watch or listen to any political coverage at all. Such a move will help voters to gauge which ones to believe and which ones to simply listen to. I listen to the sounds of the radiators ticking as the central heating comes on. Watch it a few times and you'll never listen to their audio output in the same way. It was nice to pause, watch, and listen to the bird banging away and the wood chips falling to the ground. The note was high and decidedly painful to listen to but it seemed to do the trick. Synonyms hear, pay attention, be attentive, attend, concentrate on, concentrate on hearing, give ear to, lend an ear to 1.1 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 Example sentencesExamples In economics it listens to the advice of the International Monetary Fund. He knows he is right and so feels no need to listen to advice that goes against his conviction. Despite being aware of the dangers, a small minority of drivers don't listen to the advice. The only advice to those players is that they should make up their own minds and not listen to anybody else. Diabetic and asthmatic, she had listened to bad advice that she need not declare the winnings. So he had no choice but to listen to the advice of his friend and enrolled a course for motormen. The worse part about growing old is that you have to listen to advice from your kids. Good players listen to everyone and then pick and choose what advice they will take. If your legal advice is that you have not got a cause of action, then you ought to listen to that advice. The UK must realise that real consultation requires them to listen to me and take my advice. So you are in a sense inviting those responses and either you listen to them or you don't. We were right to listen to the much louder optimistic voices in our own minds. We should listen to expert advice, but to slavishly follow it on every occasion defies logic. So, let us take time out of our busy schedules to listen to the simple request of these children. And I'm just as confused and scared as the rest of us about what to believe and who to listen to. If you needed advice, or just someone to listen to you for a bit, Timothy was the guy to go to. Sometimes it's difficult to know who to believe, who to listen to and who to support. It's up to her whether or not she listens to our advice. He is an experienced town clerk and we would obviously listen to the advice that he gives. McConnell is keen to show he has been listening and will respond with deeds rather than words. Synonyms pay attention, take heed, heed, give heed, take notice, take note, mind, observe, watch, follow, notice, mark, bear in mind, give a thought to, take into consideration, take into account, take to heart, hang on, accept, believe obey, do as one is told by 1.2listen 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 Example sentencesExamples That means that politicians must not simply listen for the answers they want to hear. She tried to listen for footsteps, but the only sounds she heard came from the dance. I think I walked around with my head tilted all day, as if I was listening for a sound no one could hear but me. It's also great fun listening out for all the dinkum Aussie accents amongst the talented cast. The herons and buzzards have left for places more congenial to watching and listening for desperate scrambling through snow. Jake crept down the hallway, listening for sounds from the servants and hearing only silence. I kept listening for the sounds of the critter, but never heard it again the rest of the evening. He would pause at the worst times, listening for something no one else could hear. When I hold the shell to my ear and listen for the ocean, all I can hear is the gentle flowering of breath. Who is this third person who is neither one of the other two, who lies awake while they sleep, and listens for the chimes of country bells he doesn't hear? She constantly listens for her father's voice whispering to her over the water. I read a book, all the while listening for sounds of creepy people outside of my house. Hook listens for the ring of truth and doesn't hear it. She listened for Sara or any other maid and heard them outside the mansion. It was beginning to register to her that she was hearing a sound she had been listening for ever since the incident. He listens out for the car, hears the door close, sees Daddy walk past the window and then runs to the door to greet him. Straining to hear, I moved onto the landing and listened for introductory or welcoming words in the downstairs hallway. I tried to listen for them, but it was too difficult to hear over the people laughing and having fun. I'll be watching and listening for this guy throughout the evening, and I do. In a favourite moment recently, I was sitting in Bologne airport alone, at the gate, listening for my flight call. 1.3also North American listen upin imperative Used to urge someone to pay attention to what one is going to say. listen, I've had an idea Example sentencesExamples Emily, the class is over here - ok, now that I have your attention, listen up; you'll work in pairs today. "Listen mate, " the cop said in a low voice to Jake. Listen kid, it's just like I told you back there. Listen buddy, I know you're lonely, I know you're sad. But listen up, hotel industry, and I'll give you the answer for free. To all those parents and teachers that think it's cute and educational to have pets in children's classrooms, listen up! I'm only going to say this one time, so you may want to listen up. Listen honey, I'm sorry, I've been busy. Listen pal, I've got chronic systolic palpitations and acute neuralgia! Well, before you head out to pick up your holiday gifts, listen up. As someone with an advanced degree in marine biology - I also have a pipe and a tweed jacket, so listen up - it might not be the greatest idea to punch sharks in the nose, regardless of how hot you are. Listen honey, can you quickly run to the shops to buy some mozzarella cheese? But since I know you're not going to, then listen up. Listen pal; don't start getting technical on me! OK, everybody, listen up: The time has come for the nation to stage an intervention. If stuffing is on your menu tomorrow, well, you better listen up. Tech fiends, listen up, you've been asking for it. Well, listen up, because some Hollywood heavyweights have dropped the pounds, and people like you and me are now half their size. But the rest of you, listen up, because I've got compelling arguments with which to convince you, or your friends, if you're already a believer. You seem like a reasonable person, so listen up. Synonyms hear, pay attention, be attentive, attend, concentrate on, concentrate on hearing, give ear to, lend an ear to noun ˈlɪs(ə)nˈlɪs(ə)n An act of listening to something. radio plays are definitely worth a listen Example sentencesExamples The piano was played in the school's reception area for seven hours to allow everyone to have a listen. On the first few listens, the songs wash by, disembodied like an ocean. On this performance her forthcoming debut album could well be worth a listen. A cursory listen reveals that the first version closely resembles Nashville's, from a musical standpoint. I loved this album immediately on the first listen and it has been a constant favourite ever since. I wish they'd just put up a transcript, but for those of you with broadband it's well worth a listen. Some curious record buyer may come across it and be tempted to take it home for a listen. Otherwise, this is a sufficient listen for fans of the film. Nevertheless, there are undoubtedly some hidden gems which make this set worth the listen. Still, its form is at least partially discernible and this compilation is very much worth a listen. The CD caused much amusement in the office and everyone had a listen on the headphones. There's a bruised quality that keeps you at bay during the first few listens. It might not work as well as some tracks on the CD, but it is still worth a listen. You should definitely be able to give them a listen by the end of the week. Just one listen to this album will blow away all your blues. If you wanna have a listen, here's the ultimate numbers station frequency list. It's a fascinating listen and yet constantly feels like a sampler for something bigger. But before we go to break, take a listen to this sound that's being played in the courtroom. By the third listen, however, you became aware that this was a magical record. The next time you pass a busker, stop and have a proper listen, as you might be missing out on the next big thing in music. Phrasal Verbs listen in 1Listen to a private conversation, especially secretly. Seth listened in as his father chatted philosophy with friends Example sentencesExamples At this point, I decided to stop listening in on their private conversation. It's handy - it lets you have a private conversation without the rest of the world listening in. Julia picks up the phone and prepares to dial but she hears two male voices and it hits her that she is listening in to a private phone call. I hurried him into my room and shut the door behind us; I didn't want any eavesdroppers listening in on our conversation. Tim would probably enter my room any second now to scold me for listening in to his private calls. So if Eugene is on the phone talking with Sasha, it's a crime for Stuart to install a monitoring device that listens in. She was listening in secret so the two wouldn't be afraid to talk. Others noted that he listened in on private City Hall conversations thanks to microphones hidden in the ceiling. State-of-the-art eavesdropping equipment is used to listen in to his conversations. I can't get into his most private thoughts and listen in as I can with so many other people. Synonyms eavesdrop, spy 1.1Use a radio receiving set to listen to a broadcast or conversation. anyone with the right radio receiver can listen in on calls Example sentencesExamples Previously, they were only permitted to listen in on satellite and radio relay links. Villages and settlements, especially in urban areas, take sides, and gather around community television sets, or listen in on radio. Origin Old English hlysnan 'pay attention to', of Germanic origin. Rhymes christen, glisten verb.1 phr.v. Definition of listen in US English: listen verbˈlis(ə)nˈlɪs(ə)n [no object] 1Give one's attention to a sound. evidently he was not listening sit and listen to the radio Example sentencesExamples When you could not watch them, you never missed a chance to listen to the action on the radio. When free, he likes to listen to music, watch movies or spend time with his family. Patients will even be able to order a film to watch, or an audio book to listen to, both from their beds. Such a move will help voters to gauge which ones to believe and which ones to simply listen to. In the UK, more people now listen to radio than watch TV, for the first time in many years. When we're at home she listens to jazz and watches modern films, and she's quite sociable. To watch and listen to these young boys and girls who were so obviously enjoying what they were doing was great. It was nice to pause, watch, and listen to the bird banging away and the wood chips falling to the ground. They just want a safe place where they can hang out and listen to music. I love to just sit on the rocks for hours and watch and listen to the ocean. The note was high and decidedly painful to listen to but it seemed to do the trick. They want to tell us all what we can and cannot watch, read, listen to or think about. I listen to the sounds of the radiators ticking as the central heating comes on. He is not willing to stay in the House and listen to some responses to what he said. Every few minutes he would stop and listen to what sounds there were in these quiet highland woods. Many young people do not watch or listen to any political coverage at all. Watch it a few times and you'll never listen to their audio output in the same way. It's not highbrow in an elitist way but you have to pay attention and think while listening to it. You can listen to the audio of his speech here, and follow his charts and research here. Using the player you can listen to radio stations and watch TV or video playback on your screen. Synonyms hear, pay attention, be attentive, attend, concentrate on, concentrate on hearing, give ear to, lend an ear to 1.1 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 Example sentencesExamples So he had no choice but to listen to the advice of his friend and enrolled a course for motormen. So, let us take time out of our busy schedules to listen to the simple request of these children. We should listen to expert advice, but to slavishly follow it on every occasion defies logic. The only advice to those players is that they should make up their own minds and not listen to anybody else. So you are in a sense inviting those responses and either you listen to them or you don't. It's up to her whether or not she listens to our advice. He is an experienced town clerk and we would obviously listen to the advice that he gives. The UK must realise that real consultation requires them to listen to me and take my advice. Sometimes it's difficult to know who to believe, who to listen to and who to support. Despite being aware of the dangers, a small minority of drivers don't listen to the advice. We were right to listen to the much louder optimistic voices in our own minds. And I'm just as confused and scared as the rest of us about what to believe and who to listen to. He knows he is right and so feels no need to listen to advice that goes against his conviction. McConnell is keen to show he has been listening and will respond with deeds rather than words. The worse part about growing old is that you have to listen to advice from your kids. If you needed advice, or just someone to listen to you for a bit, Timothy was the guy to go to. If your legal advice is that you have not got a cause of action, then you ought to listen to that advice. In economics it listens to the advice of the International Monetary Fund. Good players listen to everyone and then pick and choose what advice they will take. Diabetic and asthmatic, she had listened to bad advice that she need not declare the winnings. Synonyms pay attention, take heed, heed, give heed, take notice, take note, mind, observe, watch, follow, notice, mark, bear in mind, give a thought to, take into consideration, take into account, take to heart, hang on, accept, believe 1.2 Make an effort to hear something; be alert and ready to hear something. they listened for sounds from the baby's room Example sentencesExamples That means that politicians must not simply listen for the answers they want to hear. She listened for Sara or any other maid and heard them outside the mansion. I tried to listen for them, but it was too difficult to hear over the people laughing and having fun. Who is this third person who is neither one of the other two, who lies awake while they sleep, and listens for the chimes of country bells he doesn't hear? Hook listens for the ring of truth and doesn't hear it. He listens out for the car, hears the door close, sees Daddy walk past the window and then runs to the door to greet him. I kept listening for the sounds of the critter, but never heard it again the rest of the evening. She constantly listens for her father's voice whispering to her over the water. The herons and buzzards have left for places more congenial to watching and listening for desperate scrambling through snow. It was beginning to register to her that she was hearing a sound she had been listening for ever since the incident. It's also great fun listening out for all the dinkum Aussie accents amongst the talented cast. I read a book, all the while listening for sounds of creepy people outside of my house. Straining to hear, I moved onto the landing and listened for introductory or welcoming words in the downstairs hallway. In a favourite moment recently, I was sitting in Bologne airport alone, at the gate, listening for my flight call. Jake crept down the hallway, listening for sounds from the servants and hearing only silence. I'll be watching and listening for this guy throughout the evening, and I do. He would pause at the worst times, listening for something no one else could hear. I think I walked around with my head tilted all day, as if I was listening for a sound no one could hear but me. When I hold the shell to my ear and listen for the ocean, all I can hear is the gentle flowering of breath. She tried to listen for footsteps, but the only sounds she heard came from the dance. 1.3also listen upin imperative Used to urge someone to pay attention to what one is going to say. listen, I've got an idea Example sentencesExamples Listen buddy, I know you're lonely, I know you're sad. Listen pal, I've got chronic systolic palpitations and acute neuralgia! But listen up, hotel industry, and I'll give you the answer for free. But the rest of you, listen up, because I've got compelling arguments with which to convince you, or your friends, if you're already a believer. Listen honey, I'm sorry, I've been busy. Listen honey, can you quickly run to the shops to buy some mozzarella cheese? Listen kid, it's just like I told you back there. Well, before you head out to pick up your holiday gifts, listen up. I'm only going to say this one time, so you may want to listen up. To all those parents and teachers that think it's cute and educational to have pets in children's classrooms, listen up! "Listen mate, " the cop said in a low voice to Jake. If stuffing is on your menu tomorrow, well, you better listen up. Well, listen up, because some Hollywood heavyweights have dropped the pounds, and people like you and me are now half their size. Listen pal; don't start getting technical on me! Tech fiends, listen up, you've been asking for it. As someone with an advanced degree in marine biology - I also have a pipe and a tweed jacket, so listen up - it might not be the greatest idea to punch sharks in the nose, regardless of how hot you are. You seem like a reasonable person, so listen up. But since I know you're not going to, then listen up. OK, everybody, listen up: The time has come for the nation to stage an intervention. Emily, the class is over here - ok, now that I have your attention, listen up; you'll work in pairs today. Synonyms hear, pay attention, be attentive, attend, concentrate on, concentrate on hearing, give ear to, lend an ear to nounˈlis(ə)nˈlɪs(ə)n An act of listening to something. Example sentencesExamples Just one listen to this album will blow away all your blues. On the first few listens, the songs wash by, disembodied like an ocean. On this performance her forthcoming debut album could well be worth a listen. You should definitely be able to give them a listen by the end of the week. Still, its form is at least partially discernible and this compilation is very much worth a listen. I wish they'd just put up a transcript, but for those of you with broadband it's well worth a listen. It might not work as well as some tracks on the CD, but it is still worth a listen. Nevertheless, there are undoubtedly some hidden gems which make this set worth the listen. If you wanna have a listen, here's the ultimate numbers station frequency list. The CD caused much amusement in the office and everyone had a listen on the headphones. By the third listen, however, you became aware that this was a magical record. But before we go to break, take a listen to this sound that's being played in the courtroom. Some curious record buyer may come across it and be tempted to take it home for a listen. A cursory listen reveals that the first version closely resembles Nashville's, from a musical standpoint. The next time you pass a busker, stop and have a proper listen, as you might be missing out on the next big thing in music. It's a fascinating listen and yet constantly feels like a sampler for something bigger. There's a bruised quality that keeps you at bay during the first few listens. The piano was played in the school's reception area for seven hours to allow everyone to have a listen. Otherwise, this is a sufficient listen for fans of the film. I loved this album immediately on the first listen and it has been a constant favourite ever since. Phrasal Verbs listen in 1Listen to a private conversation, especially secretly. Example sentencesExamples At this point, I decided to stop listening in on their private conversation. State-of-the-art eavesdropping equipment is used to listen in to his conversations. It's handy - it lets you have a private conversation without the rest of the world listening in. So if Eugene is on the phone talking with Sasha, it's a crime for Stuart to install a monitoring device that listens in. Tim would probably enter my room any second now to scold me for listening in to his private calls. I hurried him into my room and shut the door behind us; I didn't want any eavesdroppers listening in on our conversation. I can't get into his most private thoughts and listen in as I can with so many other people. Others noted that he listened in on private City Hall conversations thanks to microphones hidden in the ceiling. She was listening in secret so the two wouldn't be afraid to talk. Julia picks up the phone and prepares to dial but she hears two male voices and it hits her that she is listening in to a private phone call. Synonyms eavesdrop, spy 1.1Use a radio receiving set to listen to a broadcast or conversation. Example sentencesExamples Villages and settlements, especially in urban areas, take sides, and gather around community television sets, or listen in on radio. Previously, they were only permitted to listen in on satellite and radio relay links. Origin Old English hlysnan ‘pay attention to’, of Germanic origin. verb.1 phr.v.
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