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listen in

The correct spelling is listen in.

How to pronounce listen in

verb

Say it like: Lis-ten- in

The correct spelling is listen in. To listen without participating. For example: "Do you mind if I listen in on your meeting tomorrow?"

Usage Examples

Do you mind if I listen in on your meeting tomorrow?

You should close the door for conversations like that. You never know who might be listening in.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To listen without participating.
  2. 2.To eavesdrop; to listen secretly.

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