She listened intently, absorbing every word.

Meaning: She was paying close attention to what was being said, taking in all the information.

Choice of Words: Listened means to pay attention to something that is being said or played. Intently means with great attention and concentration. Absorbing means to take in or assimilate something, often knowledge or information.

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Related Expressions

• The team listened intently, hanging on every word.
• He listened intently to her every word.
• He listened intently, his ears straining to catch every word.
• He listened intently, absorbing the information.
• The earth listened intently, absorbing their stories.
• She listened attentively, absorbing knowledge.
• The raindrops listened eagerly, absorbing the earth's wisdom.
• The cat seemed to understand every word I said.
• I'd hang on every word, eager to know what happened next.
• She listened intently to the teacher's explanation.