listen · v
listen (HEAR)
A1 to give attention to someone or something in order to hear them
Dictionary examples:
Listen! The cat is singing opera! (0.0)
Listen! The dog is speaking English! (0.0)
Listen! The cat is barking! (0.0)
Listen to the chair. It's snoring! (0.0)
Listen! The pencil is writing alone! (0.0)
You haven't listened to a word I've said! (14.8)
Listen to this! You can win a holiday for two in the south of France just by answering three simple questions. (17.7)
What kind of music do you listen to? (21.4)
Listen, if you need money, I'm happy to lend you some. (23.3)
We listened in silence as their names were read out. (28.2)
She does all the talking - I just sit and listen. (49.0)
listen (PAY ATTENTION)
B1 to pay attention to what someone tells you and accept what they say
Dictionary examples:
My dog never listens when I tell him not to eat my homework. (0.0)
I listened to my phone and spent three hours on social media. (0.0)
I listened to my stomach and ordered the whole menu. (0.0)
I told you she wouldn't like it but you wouldn't listen to me! (19.1)