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Active Listening

Definition: Active listening is the practice of fully focusing on, understanding, and interpreting the spoken words and nonverbal cues of a speaker during a conversation.

Sense:

  1. Noun: The act of actively engaging with a speaker by giving undivided attention and displaying genuine interest.
  2. Adjective: Referring to the skills or behaviors involved in active listening.
  3. Gerund: The continuous action of actively listening to someone.

Sample Sentences:

  • I can improve my communication skills by practicing active listening.
  • She demonstrated active listening by nodding and maintaining eye contact.
  • Active listening requires suppressing the urge to interrupt and instead patiently waiting for the speaker to finish.

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