Cool MateMeaning of Listened
Past tense of hear; paid attention to sounds or music.
In simple words: Heard sounds or music with attention.
Listened in a sentence
- She listened to her favorite songs last night.
- He listened intently during the lecture.
- They listened to the news on the radio this morning.
- I listened carefully to the instructions before starting.
- We listened for the teacher's voice in the crowded room.
- She listened to the silence, enjoying the peaceful moment.
How to use Listened
Use 'listened' when discussing past attention to sounds. Avoid in formal writing without context.
Grammar pattern
listen + object
Memory hint
Think of 'listened' like 'listening'; imagine ears wide open.
Related words
Collocations with Listened
- listened carefully
- listened intently
- listened to music
- listened to instructions
- listened for a response
Synonyms for Listened
- heard
- attended
- heeded
- paid attention
- tuned in
Opposites of Listened
- ignored
- overlooked
Common mistakes with Listened
- Confused with 'heared' instead of 'heard'.
- Used without an object when specifying what was listened to.
- Misused in present continuous forms.
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Frequently asked questions about Listened
What does Listened mean?
Heard sounds or music with attention.
What is the definition of Listened?
Past tense of hear; paid attention to sounds or music.
How do you use Listened in a sentence?
She listened to her favorite songs last night.
Can you give another example of Listened?
He listened intently during the lecture.
What are synonyms for Listened?
Common alternatives include heard, attended, heeded, paid attention, tuned in.
What is the opposite of Listened?
Opposite meanings include ignored, overlooked.
What words go with Listened?
It commonly pairs with listened carefully, listened intently, listened to music, listened to instructions, listened for a response.
What are common mistakes when using Listened?
Confused with 'heared' instead of 'heard'. Used without an object when specifying what was listened to. Misused in present continuous forms.
How do you pronounce Listened?
US: //ˈlɪs.ənd//, UK: //ˈlɪs.ənd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Listened?
Use 'listened' when discussing past attention to sounds. Avoid in formal writing without context.