listen up

NOUN

heed

Synonyms

STRONG

TLC application attention carefulness caution cognizance concentration concern consideration debate deliberation ear heedfulness interest mark mind note notice observance observation regard remark respect spotlight study watchfulness

WEAK

tender loving care

Antonyms

STRONG

disdain disinterest disregard disrespect heedlessness ignorance indifference neglect negligence thoughtlessness

WEAK

carelessness inattention

VERB

attend

Synonyms

STRONGEST

follow hear note observe watch

STRONG

catch hearken heed listen mark mind notice regard

WEAK

concentrate on devote oneself get a load of keep an eye on lend an ear look after look on occupy oneself with pay heed pick up see to

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignore neglect overlook

STRONG

disregard miss

WEAK

be absent be lazy

VERB

mind

Synonyms

STRONGEST

care for notice perceive

STRONG

baby-sit behold discern discipline ensure govern guard look mark note observe oversee regard see sit superintend supervise watch

WEAK

be attentive give heed to have charge of keep an eye on make certain mind the store ride herd on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

neglect overlook

STRONG

disregard forget ignore

Example Sentences

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Offensive and defensive linemen getting antsy for a new school, listen up.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2024

Adventuresome horror fans listen up: This horror comedy from the writer-director Lukas Rinker is about a guy who gets trapped inside an overturned porta-potty.

From New York Times • Mar. 31, 2023

So, Daisies and Brownies, listen up: there's a new flavor in the cookie jar for you to hawk — Raspberry Rally.

From Salon • Aug. 18, 2022

The corollary to this, of course, is: Grown-ups need to listen up and pay attention.

From Washington Post • Dec. 8, 2021

Nonetheless, if you find yourself standing near a particularly friendly-looking tree on a particularly lucky-feeling day, it can’t hurt to listen up.

From "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate

listen up

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