Listen and Listening

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

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Listening is a synonym for listen. In some cases you can replace term "Listening" with "Listen", this verbs are similar.

Nearby Words: listening, listened, listener

Listening noun - The act of hearing attentively.

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Listen is a synonym for listening. You can use "Listen" instead a verb "Listening".

Nearby Words: listen, listened, listener

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