listener
One who hears
A listener is someone who listens—to music, to a speaker, to a podcast.
The word often implies attentiveness or receptivity: She's a good listener.
In broadcasting, listeners are the audience for radio or audio content.
In computing, a listener is a process that waits for incoming connections or events.
Auditory organ
- hearingPerceiving sound waves
- acousticsStudy of sound transmission
- soundAudible wave phenomenon
- audioTransmitted sound content
pitch · tone · volume · decibel · frequency · auditory · aural · sonic
Showing concern for sufferers
- understandingMental comprehension of something
- supportiveOffering help and reassurance
- sympatheticFeeling others' emotions
- caringShowing kind concern
sensitive · nonjudgmental · patient · attuned · consoling · affirming · sounding board · confidant
One who accepts transmission
- headphonesWearable speakers for ears
- earbudsTiny insertable audio devices
- earpieceSpeaker worn in-ear
- speakerOne who talks
radio · tuner · amplifier · Bluetooth · intercom · smartphone · antenna · handset
Directing attention narrowly
- alertWarning or watchfulness
- engagedPledged to marry
- mindfulConsciously attentive
- heedfulPaying close attention
absorbed · intent · rapt · concentrated · interested · receptive · keen · deliberate
Covert information gatherer
- snoopOne who pries
- overhearAccidentally catch speech
- wiretapHidden listening device
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
bugging · intercept · covert · clandestine · surreptitious · pry · gossip · lurker
Large public gathering
- spectatorsThose who observe events
- assemblyConstructing from components
- congregationAssembled group of worshippers
- attendeesPeople at an event
patrons · gallery · fans · followers · devotees · enthusiasts · admirers · guests
Spoken exchange between parties
- conversationExchange of spoken ideas
- feedbackReturned response data
- exchangeMutual giving and receiving
- discourseFormal communication on subjects
interaction · response · comprehension · interpretation · reception · turn-taking · back-channel · acknowledgment
ear
Auditory organ
audio · pitch · tone · volume · decibel · frequency · auditory · aural · sonic · acoustic
compassionate
Showing concern for sufferers
- understandingMental comprehension of something
- supportiveOffering help and reassurance
- sympatheticFeeling others' emotions
caring · sensitive · nonjudgmental · patient · attuned · consoling · affirming · sounding board · confidant · counselor
receiver
One who accepts transmission
- headphonesWearable speakers for ears
- earbudsTiny insertable audio devices
- earpieceSpeaker worn in-ear
speaker · radio · tuner · amplifier · Bluetooth · intercom · smartphone · antenna · handset · monitor
focused
Directing attention narrowly
heedful · absorbed · intent · rapt · concentrated · interested · receptive · keen · deliberate · active
spy
Covert information gatherer
surveillance · bugging · intercept · covert · clandestine · surreptitious · pry · gossip · lurker · fly on the wall
crowd
Large public gathering
- spectatorsThose who observe events
- assemblyConstructing from components
- congregationAssembled group of worshippers
attendees · patrons · gallery · fans · followers · devotees · enthusiasts · admirers · guests · subscribers
dialogue
Spoken exchange between parties
- conversationExchange of spoken ideas
- feedbackReturned response data
- exchangeMutual giving and receiving
discourse · interaction · response · comprehension · interpretation · reception · turn-taking · back-channel · acknowledgment · clarification
- radioFM radio, crystal set, AM radio, radio station, radio broadcast
- culture participantsartist, musician, dancer, performer, actor
- Parenting Traitspatience, love, kindness, empathy, nurturing
- spectatorsviewer, watcher, onlooker, observer, audience
- helpersnurse, helper, volunteer, aide, assistant
- telephone gamewhisper, message, circle, distortion, mishearing
- listening to musicAttending to organized sound
- listen upCommand for attention
- not listeningFailing to attend
- listen inMonitor others' conversations covertly
- listening inSecretly hearing others speak
- listened inMonitored others' conversation secretly
listen, listening, listens, listened, listeners, listenable, unlistenable