0
Stephenlearner Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary

Listen to = obey

Hi,

Can I say 'listen to Mom'?
Is that 'obey Mom'?
thanks.
  

Top answer

Hi, The meaning depends on the context. So, what is the context? Clive

— Clive

  • Hi, The meaning depends on the context.
  • So, what is the context?
  • Clive
Free · every Monday

Get the Weekly English Kit 📬

New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.

4 Answers
0
Hi,

The meaning depends on the context. So, what is the context?

Clive
0
0
Thank you.

If Mom asks you to do something, you should do it. You should listen to Mom.
If Mom asks you to stop drinking the soda, you should listen to her.

Is "listen to" natural in the above examples?
0
0
Hi,

Yes.

Compare
Listen to Mom. Her voice sounds hoarse. I think she has a cold.

Clive
0

Related Questions