listen

/ˈlɪsən/

verblis · ten

LISTEN has a silent T—think: “Lis, ten!” (count to ten) but don’t say the T.

Yes, it's listen. The tricky part is the silent **t**: spell it **lis + t + en**, but pronounce it “LISS-en.”

Definitions

  1. verbTo pay attention to sounds or to what someone is saying.
  2. verbTo take advice or follow instructions; to give careful attention.

Examples

  • Please listen carefully to the directions before you start.
  • I like to listen to the rain on the roof at night.
  • If you listen to your coach, you’ll improve faster.

Synonyms

hearpay attentionattendheedtune in

Antonyms

ignore

Translations

ES escucharPT escutarFR écouter

Common misspellings

lisenlistinlisstenlistanlistennlitsenlisternliston

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