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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"If you want to go searching for good feedback on social media and you're listening to phone-ins, you probably won't find much," England says.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026
“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 a long way off from where Johanningmeier grew up in Colorado, as a “typical angsty and lonely teen” manning a Hayley Williams stan page and listening to metalcore bands like Bring Me the Horizon.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026
But they are also eyeing possible seats and listening more keenly for a pause in the music.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
I tried to catch Ma’s eyes through the fumes and dust that swirled up, but she was listening to Ba’s last-minute instructions.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
