He listened intently for a sound.

Meaning: This sentence describes the boy's action of paying close attention to hear a specific sound.

Choice of Words: Listened is a verb that means to pay attention to sound. Intently is an adverb that means with great attention or concentration. Sound is a noun that refers to a vibration that travels through a medium such as air, water, or a solid, capable of being detected by the ear.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• He listened intently for any sound.
• He listened intently to the teacher's words.
• She listened intently to the teacher's explanation.
• The audience listened intently, captivated by her performance.
• Clouds whispered secrets, moon listened intently.
• The team listened intently, hanging on every word.
• The animals in the jungle listened intently.
• Chick listened intently.
• She listened intently to the story.
• He listened intently, absorbing the information.