listen
verb (used without object)
to give attention with the ear; attend closely for the purpose of hearing; give ear.
am listening
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present progressiveof listen (1st person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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“I am listening to a story about myself.”
From Slate ● Apr. 19, 2026
An hour and a half later, Bass appeared to be on a call or Zoom with her staffers, writing, “I am listening don’t know why you can’t tell me.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 26, 2025
"I am listening to them, their loss will be recognised, they will be able to contribute to the inquiry."
From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2023
“What these mayors know is that I am meeting, I am listening, I am hearing what their priorities are, and then I am working my tail off to make sure I deliver,” Schrier said.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 27, 2022
I am listening for Aunt Fannie Mae’s laugh and Grandma Matildas singing and the creak of the swing in the backyard that swayed under my favorite tree.
From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson
