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- pronunciation:
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- features:
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
listens, listening, listened |
| definition 1: |
to try to hear.
I listened for the sound of my mother's car in the driveway.- synonyms:
- attend
- similar words:
- anticipate
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| definition 2: |
to pay attention to (something) using your ears.
Listen to the rushing stream, the bird's song, and the wind in the trees.
- synonyms:
- attend
- similar words:
- mind, obey
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| derivation: |
listener (n.) |
Word Builder: listen +
- listener:
a person who listens.
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