Listening and Listen

Listening

Listening noun - The act of hearing attentively.

Listen is a synonym for listening. In some cases you can use "Listen" instead a verb "Listening".

Nearby Words: listen, listened, listener

Listen

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

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

Nearby Words: listening, listened, listener
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