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Definition listen in British English

listen verb

[intransitive] verb
/ˈlɪs(ə)n/

▪ attentively, carefully, closely, hard, intently, politely

1

to pay attention to a sound, or to try to hear a sound

Example

When he speaks, everybody listens.

Example

Do you like listening to music?

Example

She was listening for the sound of his key in the lock.

Example

Listen carefully to the instructions.

Synonyms and related words
hear out listen hear from
2

to pay attention to what someone tells you and do what they suggest

Example

I've tried to give Jerry advice, but he just won't listen.

Example

Don't listen to him - he doesn't know anything about it.

Synonyms and related words
concentrate focus listen
Definition listen in British English