listen

Definitions

1. verb

   To pay attention to a sound.

   Examples

   • Please listen carefully as I explain.
   • I like to listen to music on the bus.
   ≈heed≈mind≈note≈pay attention≈attend +1 more
2. verb

   To follow advice or do what someone says.

   Examples

   • Good children listen to their parents.
   • I told him not to go, but he would not listen.
   ≈mind≠disregard
3. noun

   A time of listening to something.

   Examples

   • Give the engine a listen and tell me if it sounds odd.
   • The new song has millions of listens online.
   ≈play