listen
verb (used without object)
to give attention with the ear; attend closely for the purpose of hearing; give ear.
are listening
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present progressiveof listen.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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“And when you are listening, you are able to receive what the other actor is doing. My performance is in the other actor’s hands. You will respond to them and they will respond to you.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026
It’s an impressive display of self-reliance, and you wouldn’t necessarily know that you are listening to a one-man band.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
What seems to be happening with your case is that you don’t feel like your advisers are listening to you.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
Many of those who have gone back to the ancient story are younger people who are listening to the audiobook version.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
"I hope the rest of you are listening to this," she said to the class.
From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl
