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Moderatelisten
The correct spelling is listen.
How to pronounce listen
/ˈlɪs.ən/
nounIPA: /ˈlɪs.ən/
Say it like: Lis-ten
The correct spelling is listen. An instance of listening. For example: "Give the motor a listen and tell me if it sounds off."
Usage Examples
“Give the motor a listen and tell me if it sounds off.”
“Please listen carefully as I explain. I like to listen to music.”
“You should listen for the starting gun.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.An instance of listening.
verb
- 1.To pay attention to a sound or speech.
- 2.To expect or wait for a sound, such as a signal.
- 3.To accept advice or obey instruction; to agree or assent.
- 4.To hear (something or someone), to pay attention to.
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