What is the meaning of listening?

noun

  • The act of hearing attentively.
    • usage: "you can learn a lot by just listening"; "they make good music-you should give them a hearing"

verb

  • Hear with intention.
    • usage: "Listen to the sound of this cello"
  • Listen and pay attention.
    • usage: "Listen to your father"; "We must hear the expert before we make a decision"
  • Pay close attention to; give heed to.
    • usage: "Heed the advice of the old men"
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