Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To pay attention to or hear what someone is saying.
Listen
/ˈlɪsən/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
Listen! There's a strange noise in the engine.
I did not understand them, but I enjoyed listening to them.
Jo's face was red in the firelight as she listened.
Etymology:
The word listen comes from the Old English hlysnan, which means to hear or pay attention to. It has Proto-Germanic roots in the form hlusinan and is related to the German word lauschen'.
Usage Statistics:
210 mentions per 1 million words 
Hint: Frequency according to COCA
Very Often
Hint: Frequency according to COCA
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