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listening

|lis/ten/ing|

/ˈlɪsənɪŋ/

(listen)

attentive hearing

Base Form	Plural	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun
listen	listeners	listens	listens	listened	listened	listening	listener

Etymology

Etymology Information

'listen' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'hlysnan', where 'hlysnan' meant 'to hear'.

Historical Evolution

'hlysnan' transformed into the Middle English word 'listnen', and eventually became the modern English word 'listen'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to hear', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to pay attention to sound'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the act of paying attention to sound.

Effective listening is crucial in communication.

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Verb 1

present participle of 'listen'.

She is listening to music.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41