English · Word Candidate

listen

/ˈlɪsən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: listens · listening · listened

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To use one's sense of hearing and auditory cognition in an intentional way; to make deliberate use of one's ears; to pay attention to or wait for a specific sound.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

dùng thính giác một cách có chủ đích

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Verb

Examples

Please listen carefully as I explain.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

chấp nhận lời khuyên hoặc tuân theo hướng dẫn

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Verb

Examples

Listen, the only reason I yelled at you was because I was upset, OK?

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

An instance of listening.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một lần nghe

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Noun

Examples

Give the motor a listen and tell me if it sounds off.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “listen” mean?

To use one's sense of hearing and auditory cognition in an intentional way; to make deliberate use of one's ears; to pay attention to or wait for a specific sound.

Is “listen” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.