Synonyms for

Listened

Verb / ˈlɪsʌnd / Another word for listened — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to pay attention to sound or someone speaking

Synonyms & similar words

hear listen mind heed takeheed heard observed heeded caught noted perceived comprehended understood grasped acquiesced consented yielded accepted agreed concurred assented

Synonyms by register

Formal

heeded attended observed

Informal

tuned in paid attention kept an ear out

Literary

hearkened lent an ear

Antonyms

ignored disregarded unheeded unattended unnoticed overlooked

Common collocations

  • listened carefully
  • listened intently
  • listened closely
  • listened to music
  • listened to the radio
  • listened to advice
  • listened to the speaker

Word family

noun listener
verb listen
adjective listening

Usage note

The past tense and past participle of 'listen' is 'listened'. It is often followed by the preposition 'to'.

Example sentences

  1. She listened to her favorite song on the radio.
  2. I listened to my friend's story about her vacation.
  3. He listened to the sound of the waves crashing on the beach.
  4. The teacher listened to the student's explanation of the problem.
  5. They listened intently to the speaker's message.

Quotes

  • I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most people never listen. - Ernest Hemingway
  • The ear is the avenue to the heart. - Voltaire
  • The art of conversation lies in listening. - Malcolm Forbes

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