listen
verb (used without object)
to give attention with the ear; attend closely for the purpose of hearing; give ear.
is listening
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present progressiveof listen (3rd 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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More crucial than knowing how to use AI tools is listening to what hurdles your company is facing, said James Lewis, president and co-founder of the National Society of High School Scholars.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026
Prayer requires patience and faith that God is listening.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
It’s an open question if anyone is listening.
From Salon ● May 11, 2026
Vanessa Coolidge, 40, said she’s worried about osprey nests that would need to be relocated for the work, but doesn’t believe anyone is listening.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 9, 2026
Even though I know he hears me, the only thing JB is listening to is the sound of his heart bouncing on the court of love.
From "The Crossover" by Kwame Alexander
