listens
word · lemma: listen
/ˈɫɪsənz/
LIS-uhnz
/lˈɪsənz/
LIS-uhnz
Definition
The third person singular form of 'listen', meaning someone is paying attention to sounds or what someone else is saying.
Usage & Nuances
'Listens' is present simple, third person singular. Used with he/she/it. Typical collocations: 'listens to music', 'listens carefully'. Do not confuse with 'hearing' (physical ability vs paying attention). Requires 'to' when talking about what someone listens to.
Spanish: escuchaPortuguese (BR): ouvePortuguese (PT): ouveChinese (Simplified): 听Chinese (Traditional): 聽Hindi: सुनता हैArabic: يستمعBengali: শোনেRussian: слушаетJapanese: 聞くVietnamese: ngheKorean: 듣는다Turkish: dinlerUrdu: سنتا ہےIndonesian: mendengarkan
Example Sentences
She listens to the teacher in class.
basic
He always listens to music while studying.
basic
My dog listens when I call his name.
basic
Nobody really listens when he tells that story.
natural
She just sits quietly and listens to everyone talk.
natural
If he listens, he'll learn a lot from you.
natural