Synonyms of listening

listening

verb

present participle of listen

as in hearing

to pay attention especially through the act of hearing

would you listen to what I have to say?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hearing
• attending
• hearkening
• heeding
• harking
• harkening
• minding
• pricking up one's ears

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignoring
• disregarding
• discounting
• tuning out

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of listening

And after listening to the congresswoman, why should anyone trust her? — ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026

Finally, connect by truly listening, giving full attention and respecting silences. — Esther K. Choy, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

At times, he was seen doing stretches, eating food, peering out the windows with binoculars and listening to music with headphones. — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026

Brands should be listening to athletes to ensure the relationship feels authentic and impactful to everyone — athletes themselves and the fans. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 2026

After about five minutes spent listening to the avatar deliver an overly polished response to a series of questions, Kersanava ended the interview and disqualified the candidate. — Jake Angelo, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Redesigned for superior all-day comfort and stability, the Apple AirPods 4 are a staple campus companion for taking calls, listening to lectures, and streaming playlists. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026

But listening to Rams players talk about Garrett, this feels different. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Paul loves sensory bubble timers and listening to nursery rhymes, and music is one of his favorite activities. — Mare Staff, Boston Herald, 2 Aug. 2026