listening
Translation
listening
Examples
Listening is an important skill.
Listening is an important skill.
He enjoys listening to music.
He enjoys listening to music.
Grammar Patterns
listening to ((sth.)) to pay attention to a sound I enjoy listening to the radio.
listening for ((sth.)) to wait to hear a sound He was listening for the sound of her key.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hearing, attending
Etymology
The gerund form (using the -ing suffix) of the verb 'listen', denoting the action of listening.
Memory Tips
Think of the '-ing' ending as 'the act of...'. So, 'listening' is simply 'the act of listening'.