Synonyms for

Listener

Verb / ˈlɪsʌnɜ: / / ˈlɪsnɜ: / Another word for listener — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who listens to something or someone.

Synonyms & similar words

hearer attender auditor hearer auditor ear eavesdropper spectator watcher witness observer receiver audience crowd flock group listenership patronage public following fan supporter

Synonyms by register

Formal

auditor attendee hearer audience member

Informal

ear audience fan

Literary

eavesdropper attendant

Antonyms

speaker talker orator narrator communicator interlocutor

Common collocations

  • active listener
  • good listener
  • patient listener
  • attentive listener
  • eager listener
  • loyal listener
  • radio listener
  • podcast listener

Word family

noun listener
verb listen
adjective listening

Usage note

While 'listener' is a general term, 'auditor' often implies a more formal or academic setting, such as attending a lecture. 'Hearer' is a more archaic or poetic term.

Example sentences

  1. The listener heard a bird singing outside.
  2. My mom is a good listener when I need to talk.
  3. The teacher is a great listener and helps her students.
  4. The podcast has many listeners from around the world.
  5. The concert had a large audience of listeners.

Quotes

  • Being a good listener is more important than being a good talker.
  • The ears of the listener are more important than the mouth of the speaker.
  • The most basic of all human needs is the need to understand and be understood. The best way to understand people is to listen to them.

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