listen
verb (used without object)
to give attention with the ear; attend closely for the purpose of hearing; give ear.
listening
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present participleof listen.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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She grew up a news junkie, watching and listening to the news with her father during the civil rights movement, seeing how difficult integration was in the South.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026
“I was in my bedroom, listening to the radio. I was excited and I heard the whole thing happen and it was a devastating milestone in my life,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026
The NFL later admitted it was "wrong for not listening to players earlier", and encouraged "all to speak out and peacefully protest".
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
WSJ | Buy Side: The Tuneshine digital record-sleeve holder is a fun and unique way to augment the listening experience when paired with a streaming app.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
He leaned against the steering wheel, whistling, listening to the local radio as it called out bingo numbers—he was one of the few band members who didn’t play often.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
