listened

Meanings

• The act of listening to something.

  - "I am listening to my favorite song."
  - "Can you please listen carefully to my instructions?"

---

Pronunciation

1. /ˈlɪsn̩d/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1661672"

---

Antonyms

disobey , disregard , ignore

---

Synonyms

agree , assent , hearken , mind , obey , anticipate , await , expect , wait for , hear , heed , mind , attend , behear , give ear , hark , hear , heed , list , mind , note , pay attention

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with listened
listen , diligent , benignant , significant

---

Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. listen (en) : The act of listening to something.
   

2. listener (en) : A person who listens to something.
   

---

Variants

List of all variants of listened that leads to same result
listen , listened , listening , listens , listen in , listened in , listener-in , listeners-in , listening in , listens in , listen out for , listened out for , listening out for , listens out for , listen up , listened up , listening up , listens up

---

Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

{"text"=>"The present participle of the verb 'listen' is 'listening'. It is used to describe the ongoing act of listening to something.", "part_of_speech"=>"Participle"}

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'listen' comes from the Old English word 'hlisan', which means 'to hear, to heed'.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The longest word in the English language that can be spelled using only the letters in the word 'listen' is 'silent'.

2. The word 'listen' is the only English word that starts with the letter 'l' and contains five consecutive vowels (i, i, e, i).

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. attentiveness: The quality of being attentive or observant, especially when it comes to listening to someone or focusing on a task.

2. active listening: A communication skill where the listener fully concentrates, understands, responds, and then remembers what was said.

3. empathetic listening: A communication skill where the listener not only understands the speaker's words but also feels and experiences the speaker's emotions, thoughts, and perspectives.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In many cultures, listening is considered a valuable skill. It is often emphasized in education, business, and personal relationships. Good listening skills can help build trust, improve communication, and deepen relationships.

Memorize "listened" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize listened is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.