Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Listen”
To pay close attention to sounds or to what someone is saying.
Word Family of Listen
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- Listen! I can hear birds singing outside. A1
- The students listen to the teacher's explanation in class. A1
- I listened to the podcast while driving to work this morning. A2
Word Form Patterns for Listen
-er
Adds **-er** to make a noun for a person or thing that performs the action. Example: listen → listener.
Origin and Word Formation of Listen
From Old English 'hlysnan', related to 'list' (list one's ears); Germanic origin.
Essential for communication and learning; 'listen carefully' is common instruction in classrooms worldwide.
Common Word Form Mistakes with Listen
Wrong: I am listen to my favorite song right now.
Correct: I am listening to my favorite song right now.
Present continuous needs gerund form 'listening', not base 'listen'.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Listen
What are the word forms of “listen”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “listen”?
“listen” is primarily a verb. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “listen” come from?
From Old English 'hlysnan', related to 'list' (list one's ears); Germanic origin.