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LISN/ˈlɪsn/

To listen is to pay attention to sound on purpose. Hear is when sound reaches your ears without effort. Listen to the teacher / listen to music — the “to” is required. This is a high-frequency grammar trap.

Meaning

To pay attention to sound.

Examples

• “Please listen to the teacher.”
• “I listen to music in the evening.”

Good to know

listen to + person/thing. hear = notice sound.

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