noun

listening

LIHS-nihng

noun

The skill or act of paying attention to spoken sound.

"The exam has a separate section for listening and one for reading."

"Active listening means really focusing on what someone says instead of planning your reply."

adj

Used for the purpose of hearing or paying attention to sound.

"The soldiers set up a listening post near the border."

How to Use Listening

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe activity of paying attention to sound, or something built to help with that.

Common pairings

active listening listening skills listening post

listenings plural

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The exam has a separate section for _____ and one for reading.

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