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listened

verb

Form of listen , past tense of listen.

Simple meaning

To accept advice or obey instruction.

Pronunciation

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lisuhnd

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈlɪsənd

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Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

verb

  1. past tense of listen

    To accept advice or obey instruction; to agree or assent.

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

This meaning: To accept advice or obey instruction; to agree or assent.

Used this way, listened is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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Common Patterns and Combinations

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listened carefullylistened attentivelylistened intentlyever listenedhaving listenedlistened patientlylistened quietlylistened eagerly

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Word Family

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Inflected forms

Grammatical variations of the same word.

  • listenverbBase word

    Hear with intention.

Word family

Words built from the same root.

  • listenernounPerson or profession

    Someone who listens attentively.

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