listen

attentively, carefully, closely, hard, intently

The teacher asked the students to listen intently while she explained the difficult math problem.

half

My son was half listening to the teacher while playing with his toy.

patiently, politely, sympathetically

The teacher listened patiently while each student explained their science project.

avidly, eagerly, with interest

The children eagerly listened to their grandmother's stories about life in the countryside.

gravely, impassively

My teacher listened gravely as I explained why I hadn't finished my homework.

in silence, quietly

The children listened quietly while their grandmother told stories about her childhood.

(not) want to, will/would (not)

My teenage son doesn't want to listen to my advice about saving money.

refuse to

My teenage son refuses to listen when I try to give him advice about his homework.

for

I always listen for my alarm clock in the morning so I don't oversleep.

to

She always listens to her favorite podcast while commuting to work.

listen with half an ear

While doing homework, she listened with half an ear to her parents discussing the weekend plans.