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
- verbTo pay attention to sounds or to what someone is saying.
- 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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