Listening — synonyms, definition

1. listening (Noun)

1 synonym
hearing
1 definition

listening (Noun) — The act of hearing attentively. ex. "you can learn a lot by just listening"

2 types of
perception sensing
3 types
auscultation rehearing relistening

2. listening (Verb)

3 synonyms
heeding minding taking heed
3 definitions

listening (Verb) — Pay attention to a sound. ex. "Listen to the sound of this cello"

listening (Verb) — Take careful note; follow advice. ex. "Listen to your father"

listening (Verb) — Pay close attention to; give heed to.

9 types of
centering centring comprehending concentrating focusing obeying perceiving poring riveting
13 types
adverting attending earwigging eavesdropping giving ear hanging harkening harking hearing out hearkening inclining listening in paying heed
1 see also
listen in