To listen
Example: She listens to music with headphones
Definition
"To listen" means to actively pay attention to sounds or spoken words, usually with the intention of understanding or enjoying them. It involves focusing one's hearing deliberately, as in the example phrase 'She listens to music with headphones.'
Etymology
The verb "to listen" originates from the Old English word 'hlysnan,' meaning 'to hear,' which itself comes from the Proto-Germanic '*hlusjanan.' Over time, it evolved to emphasize intentional hearing rather than passive perception. Did you know? The word is related to 'list,' an old term meaning 'attention' or 'heed.'
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"To listen" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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