listening
/ˈlɪsənɪŋ/
noun
- The act of paying attention to sound or someone speaking.
- The teacher emphasized the difference between hearing and listening.
- Good listening is an important skill in any conversation.
- She practiced active listening by nodding and asking questions.
Synonyms
adjective
- Describing someone who pays attention to what is being said.
- A good friend is a listening friend.
- The audience was quiet and listening during the speech.
- He gave her a listening ear when she needed to talk.