American English
/ˈlɪ.sn̩/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
to pay attention to a sound, music, or words so that you can hear and understand them
Practice out loudto pay attention to a sound, music, or words so that you can hear and understand them
I listen to podcasts on the train.
Please listen carefully to my question.
Say “listen to music,” not “listen music.” Use to before a person or thing.
listen to music · listen to the radio · listen carefully · listen closely
listen to + someone or something
listen carefully to + someone or something
to accept what someone advises or tells you and act on it
Listen to your doctor and take the medicine.
She listened to her manager and changed the plan.
listen to advice · listen to instructions · listen to your doctor
listen to + someone's advice
listen to + someone + and + verb
to pay attention and wait so that you can hear a particular sound
Listen for the doorbell.
We listened for footsteps outside.
listen for footsteps · listen for the doorbell
listen for + a sound
listen for + someone or something
pay attention, especially because someone is about to give information or instructions
Listen up, everyone—we're starting now.