Listen and Listen to

Listen

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

Listen to and listen are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Listen to" instead a verb "Listen".

Nearby Words: listening, listened, listener

Listen to

Listen to verb - To take notice of and be guided by.

Listen and listen to are semantically related. You can use "Listen" instead a verb "Listen to".
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