LISTEN
/ˈlɪs.ən/
6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of LISTEN
An instance of listening.
"Give the motor a listen and tell me if it sounds off."
To pay attention to a sound or speech.
"Please listen carefully as I explain. I like to listen to music."
To expect or wait for a sound, such as a signal.
"You should listen for the starting gun."
To accept advice or obey instruction; to agree or assent.
"Listen, the only reason I yelled at you was because I was upset, OK? Good children listen to their parents."
Synonyms of LISTEN
Words with similar meaning
Examples of LISTEN in a Sentence
- "Give the motor a listen and tell me if it sounds off."
- "Please listen carefully as I explain. I like to listen to music."
- "You should listen for the starting gun."
- "Listen, the only reason I yelled at you was because I was upset, OK? Good children listen to their parents."
Word Details
Is LISTEN a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LISTEN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: LISTEN uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for LISTEN
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | l | i | s | t | e | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
Anagrams of LISTEN
Words made by rearranging the exact same 6 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LISTEN
100 words from the letters in LISTEN
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How to Use LISTEN in Word Games
LISTEN is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, LISTEN is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble LISTEN to find 100 additional valid words.