Definitions
Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- n. One who listens; a harkener.
Wiktionary
- n. Someone who listens, especially to a speech or a broadcast.
- n. computing, programming A function that runs in response to an event; an event handler.
GNU Webster's 1913
- n. One who listens; a hearkener.
WordNet 3.0
- n. someone who listens attentively
Etymologies
- From to listen + -er. (Wiktionary)
Examples
“At this point, the reader/listener is able to escape into the wonderful world of imagination and follow Jack and his sister, Marie on their "think-a-ma-jink" adventures.”
“This benediction to the listener is one of the more lucid moments from the liner notes to Dr. John's 1968 album, "Gris-Gris.”
“Unless a listener is discerning, empty promises will always have a superficial appeal.”
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“Individuals with AS may fail to monitor whether the listener is interested or engaged in the conversation.”
“Being in the position of proximate listener is the essential privilege of doctoring.”
“And being a good listener is not as easy as it sounds.”
“And I found that if you begin a story with, the squirrel and the chipmunk had been dating for two weeks when they ran out of things to talk about, a reader or a listener is going to think: This is going to go on four pages, tops.”
“I think your statement about how a PB should appeal to BOTH the adult reader and the child listener is so true.”
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“Apparently, a only thing which can distract a listener from a biggest orator of our time is a lady in red.”
“I seem to have a knack for broaching important subjects when my listener is only semi-conscious.”
Lists
These user-created lists contain the word ‘listener’.
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webdev
random webdev lingo used primarily in computer programming.
( open list, randomness, technical jargon, geek speak )
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ajax, user, admin, frontend, backend, database, sql, protocol, call, dom, layout, ui and 440 more... -
The Medley of Me
A jumble of words, sometimes contradictory, that add up to me. I'll probably be adding to this list for some time, because I'm a very complex individual. ;P
male, long-haired, big-eyed, writer, artist, guitarist, songsmith, talespinner, pilot, wannabe barnstormer, gypsy, cuddlesome and 209 more...
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Basic English Vocabulary
Very basic words for ESL students.
a, abandon, ability, able, abortion, about, above, abroad, absence, absolute, absolutely, absorb and 4334 more...
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INTERP - VOCABULARY
The vocabulary of conference interpreting. I commend this list to those who want to know more about the profession and to those who wish to organize their knowledge about the profession. To aspirin...
retour language, A-language, B-language, C-language, relay language, take sy on relay, language booth, booth meeting, mic, mike, mission, freelance interpr... and 2086 more...
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identity
daughter, sister, girlfriend, student, passionate, pragmatic, outspoken, shy, fashionista, kind, stubborn, honest and 7 more...
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personas
artist, groaner, donor, figure, moaner, owner, quitter, paper-maker, fascinator, writer, guitarist, songsmith and 22 more...
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ted made me know this
as in tl and the rx
conjure, draught, propaganda, inchigeela, oed' und leer, da..., nought, sonics, phonics, pontoons, powers, manifestation, digger and 5 more...
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