LISTENED Meaning and
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Listened is the past tense and past participle form of the verb "listen." It refers to the act of carefully paying attention to and perceiving sounds or words being spoken or played. Listening involves using our ears to receive auditory stimuli while actively focusing our attention on the speaker or the source of the sound. It is a fundamental aspect of communication and understanding.
When someone listens, they make a conscious effort to comprehend and interpret what is being conveyed through sounds or spoken language. It requires concentration, receptiveness, and engagement, as well as the ability to filter out distractions and ignore irrelevant information. Effective listening involves not only hearing the words being spoken, but also understanding the context, tone, and emotions being expressed. It is an essential skill for effective communication, building relationships, and acquiring knowledge.
Listened can also describe the act of following advice, suggestions, or guidance. In this context, it signifies taking heed of someone's input or opinions, and giving consideration to their thoughts or ideas. The term implies a level of respect and openness to receiving information or feedback from others.
Overall, whether it pertains to perceiving sounds or being receptive to guidance, listened represents an active and attentive state of mind, indicating the act of paying close attention and processing information.
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Etymology of LISTENED
The word "listened" comes from the Middle English word "listen" which dates back to the late 14th century. According to etymologists, "listen" derives from the Old English word "hlysnan", meaning "to listen, to hearken". This Old English term can be traced back further to the Proto-Germanic word "*hlusnijaną", related to the Proto-Indo-European root "*kleu-", which means "to hear" or "to listen". The word "listen" has maintained its meaning and form throughout several centuries, eventually leading to the past tense form "listened".
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Conjugate verb Listened
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