Synonyms for listen in

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overhear · eavesdrop · listen

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Verb

Definitions

1. v. 1

   To eavesdrop; to listen secretly.

   You should close the door for conversations like that. You never know who might be listening in.

Example sentences

• overhear I couldn't help but overhear what you said to Tom.
• eavesdrop I never eavesdrop on other people's conversations.
• listen I have no time to listen to such everyday affairs.

By length

6 letters

listen²

8 letters

overhear³

9 letters

eavesdrop²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (listen² = 2 syllables).