Be quiet and Listen

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Be quiet verb - Refuse to talk or stop talking; fall silent.

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Listen and be quiet are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Listen" instead a verb phrase "Be quiet".

Listen verb - To pay attention especially through the act of hearing.

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Be quiet and listen are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Be quiet" instead a verb "Listen".

Nearby Words: listening, listened, listener

One time when he tried, he felt rejected because the crowd wouldn't be quiet and listen (hardly a headliner, he was providing background music for a popular club).

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