listened (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈlɪsənd/

Definition

Gave attention to sound or speech with the ear.

Examples

• He listened to the music for hours.

• The students listened attentively to the professor's lecture.

• I listened to your voicemail and will call you back soon.

How to Use listened

listen to (prepositional phrase)

To pay attention to sounds or speech. — "He listened to the radio."

listen for (prepositional phrase)

To try to hear a particular sound. — "She listened for any sign of movement."

listen in on (phrasal verb)

To secretly listen to a conversation. — "He tried to listen in on their private conversation."

Synonyms of listened

Words with a similar meaning to listened:

• heard
• heeded
• attended
• overheard

Antonyms of listened

Words with the opposite meaning to listened:

• ignored
• disregarded

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