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listen

/ˈlɪs.ən/
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noun

  • An instance of listening.

    "Give the motor a listen and tell me if it sounds off."

Synonyms:play

verb

  • To pay attention to a sound or speech.

    "Please listen carefully as I explain.  I like to listen to music."

  • To expect or wait for a sound, such as a signal.

    "You should listen for the starting gun."

  • To accept advice or obey instruction; to agree or assent.

    "Listen, the only reason I yelled at you was because I was upset, OK?  Good children listen to their parents."

  • To hear (something or someone), to pay attention to.

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