Listen Definition & Meaning
listen
- verb
- hear with intention; "Listen to the sound of this cello"
- listen and pay attention; "Listen to your father"; "We must hear the expert before we make a decision"
- pay close attention to; give heed to; "Heed the advice of the old men"
"Listen" in song lyrics
See how listen is used in real songs:
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"Hear me? Listen, yo, listen"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Clocka, Lighter Shade, Othorized F.A.M. — New York -
"Your homegirls hollered, but you wouldn't listen"
2nd II None f/ DJ Quik, AMG, Hi-C, Playa Hamm — Got A Nu Woman -
"Not righteous, but might just, make you wanna listen"
3rd Bass — Wordz of Wizdom
Words that rhyme with listen
Usage tips for "listen"
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- What does listen mean?
- hear with intention; "Listen to the sound of this cello" listen and pay attention; "Listen to your father"; "We must hear the expert before we make a decision" pay close attention to; give heed to; "Heed the advice of the old men"
- What part of speech is listen?
- Listen is a verb.
- How many definitions does listen have?
- Listen has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).