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Listen Listening Meaning Hear People Synonym Eavesdrop Kelly

Word listen in
Meaning

Meaning: to try to hear what people are saying when they don't know you're listening

Synonym: eavesdrop

Example For example:

  • listen in Kelly said she caught her brother listening in when she was with boyfriend. She opened the door and he was standing right there!

  • listen in on sth/sb Do you think government agencies should be allowed to listen in on our private telephone calls?

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