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Meaning of listening
The act of giving attention to someone or something in order to hear them.
Etymology of listening
The word "listening" originates from the Old English word "hlystan" which means to hear, and the suffix "-ing" which forms the present participle, indicating an action in progress
The word has been in use since the 15th century, initially meaning "to hear" and later developing into its current meaning of "to give attention to someone or something in order to hear them"
Synonyms
hearing
attending
paying attention
eavesdropping
monitoring
observing
perceiving
noticing
discerning
detecting
picking up
catching
overhearing
intercepting
tapping
bugging
surveying
scanning
concentrating
focusing
heeding
obeying
following
regarding
acknowledging
recognizing
realizing
comprehending
understanding
absorbing
digesting
assimilating
internalizing
Definitions
- The action of giving one's attention to something, especially in order to hear it
- * A person's ability to hear and understand what is being said
Usage Examples
- I was listening to the radio when I heard the news
- * She was listening carefully to what he was saying
- * The teacher asked the students to stop talking and start listening
Antonyms
ignoring
neglecting
disregarding
dismissing
rejecting
refusing
opposing
contradicting
disagreeing
disputing
debating
arguing
contending
objecting
protesting
rebelling
resisting
defying
disobeying
inattentive
unresponsive
uncooperative
indifferent
apathetic