Listen ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Listen ( verb )

Pay attention to someone or something in order to hear them.

Origin:

Old english lystan, of germanic origin; related to dutch luisteren and german lauschen.

Examples:

1. She listened to the rain falling on the roof.
2. He listened to the teacher's explanation.
3. I'm sorry, I wasn't listening. What did you say?
4. They listened to the music in silence.
5. You need to listen to your body when you're feeling ill.

(As a noun)

Listen ( noun )

Pay attention to someone or something in order to hear them.

Origin:

Old english lystan, of germanic origin; related to dutch luisteren and german lauschen.

Examples:

1. She listened to the rain falling on the roof.
2. He listened to the teacher's explanation.
3. I'm sorry, I wasn't listening. What did you say?
4. They listened to the music in silence.
5. You need to listen to your body when you're feeling ill.