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listen

/ˈlɪsən/ /ˈlɪsən/
verb Regular verblisten listened
  1. 1 dinlemek
  2. 2 kulak asmak

Definition (English)

  1. To pay attention to sounds or speech.
  2. To take notice of advice or instructions.

Example Sentences

  1. He likes to listen to music while working.
    Çalışırken müzik dinlemeyi sever.
  2. You should listen to your doctor's advice.
    Doktorunuzun tavsiyesine kulak vermelisiniz.

Verb Forms Regular

Base listen
/ˈlɪsən/
Past listened
/ˈlɪsənd/
Participle listened
/ˈlɪsənd/
Spelling rule

Add ‑edlisten → listened

Fiilin sonuna -ed eklenir.

Same rule: work → worked · want → wanted · help → helped

Pronunciation of -ed
/t/worked /d/played /ɪd/wanted

Fiil yumuşak (ötümlü) bir ünsüzle, /n/ sesiyle bittiği için -ed /d/ okunur; yeni hece eklenmez. listened /ˈlɪsənd/

Synonyms

hearattendheedcatchoverheareavesdropmonitor

Antonyms

ignoredisregardneglectoverlook

Collocations

listen carefullylisten closelylisten to musiclisten to someonelisten for soundslisten attentively

Related Words

soundmusicvoiceconversationnoiseear

Phrases 3

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