half listen

Examples (10)

• Lucy was only half listening to their conversation.
• He would often half listen to her stories, already thinking about something else.
• Don't just half listen; pay close attention to the instructions.
• She realized her son was half listening while playing video games.
• It's easy to half listen when you're distracted by other thoughts.
• The manager noticed that some team members were half listening during the meeting.
• I try not to half listen when someone is sharing something important.
• If you only half listen, you might miss crucial details.
• He tends to half listen to the news, catching only headlines.
• Many students half listen to lectures if they find the topic uninteresting.