listening
Translation
listening
Examples
Listening is an important skill.
Listening is an important skill.
I enjoy listening to music.
I enjoy listening to music.
Grammar Patterns
listening to ((sth.)) the act of paying attention to (sth.) I enjoy listening to music.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hearing, paying attention
Etymology
The gerund form of the verb 'listen'. The '-ing' suffix turns the verb into a noun denoting an action.
Memory Tips
The '-ing' ending shows it's an activity, just like 'reading' or 'writing'. It's the action of listening.