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Moderatelistening
The correct spelling is listening.
How to pronounce listening
/ˈlɪs.nɪŋ/
verbIPA: /ˈlɪs.nɪŋ/
Say it like: Lis-ten-ing
The correct spelling is listening. To pay attention to a sound or speech. For example: "Please listen carefully as I explain. I like to listen to music."
Usage Examples
“Please listen carefully as I explain. I like to listen to music.”
“You should listen for the starting gun.”
“Listen, the only reason I yelled at you was because I was upset, OK? Good children listen to their parents.”
Meanings
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.
adjective
- 1.Of something or someone that listens.
- 2.Of something that is used in order to hear or to improve the ability to hear.
- 3.Of an action that is performed with caution and attention to sounds.
noun
- 1.Action of the verb listening
- 2.An educational exercise involving listening
- 3.Skill or ability of perceiving spoken language.
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