listen
verb (used without object)
to give attention with the ear; attend closely for the purpose of hearing; give ear.
will listen
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future tenseof listen.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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“There are things that I can say. Whether people will listen or not is another story,” she said this week.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2026
“Wherever I go, people want the same things: a judge who is prepared and fair, who will listen to their side of the case, and who treats them with respect,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
"It is never too late to come forward", the spokesperson continued, and the force will listen and do everything it can to support victims, survivors and their families.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
Who do you think the American public will listen to?
From Salon ● Aug. 21, 2026
If you tell them the story of their lives they will listen.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
