Looking for the meaning of the word LISTEN in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of LISTEN with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Listen
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Old English hlysnan ‘pay attention to’, of Germanic origin
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈlɪsn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
give one's attention to a sound
Short Definition:give attention to sound
Examples:- evidently he was not listening
- if I've had a stressful day I love to chill out and listen to music
Word: Listen
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈlɪsn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an act of listening to something
Short Definition:act of listening
Examples:- radio plays are definitely worth a listen
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