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Definition
listen Show phoneticsverb [I]
1 HEAR to give attention to someone or something in order to hear them
What kind of music do you listen to?
I listen to the radio while I have breakfast.
She does all the talking - I just sit and listen.
You haven't listened to a word I've said.
Listen, if you need money, I'm happy to lend you some.
2 TAKE ADVICE to accept someone's advice
I told you she wouldn't like it but you wouldn't listen to me!
