third-person singular verb
Listens means pays attention to a sound, music, or words so that they can be heard and understood.
She listens to music while she cooks.
He listens carefully to his teacher.
American English
How to pronounce listens
verbA1Very common word
LIHsnz
/ˈlɪ.sn̩z/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of listen
Listens means pays attention to a sound, music, or words so that they can be heard and understood.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
third-person singular verb
Listens means accepts what someone advises or says and acts on it.
Maria listens to her doctor and takes the medicine.
He listens to his parents' advice.
third-person singular verb
Listens means pays attention and waits so that a particular sound can be heard.
She listens for the doorbell every afternoon.
He listens for footsteps outside.
Useful expressions
pay attention, especially because someone is about to give information or instructions
Listen up, everyone—we're starting now.