She listened intently to the story.

Meaning: This sentence describes someone giving their full attention to a story being told.

Choice of Words: Listen means to pay attention to a sound. Intently means with full attention and focus. Story is a narrative of events or experiences. When you put them together, it means to give your complete attention to a narrative being told.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• He listened intently as she told him the story.
• Boy listened intently to story.
• The children listened intently to the story.
• She listened intently to the teacher's explanation.
• She listened intently, absorbing every word.
• She listened intently, her heart beating fast.
• She stood still and listened intently.
• He listened intently to the teacher's words.
• The audience listened intently, captivated by her performance.
• Clouds whispered secrets, moon listened intently.