Is the word listened transitive or intransitive?

The word "listened" is transitive when it is used with a direct object, and intransitive when it is not.

Here's why:

* Transitive: It means the action of listening is directed towards something.

* Example: "She listened to the music." (The music is the direct object.)

* Intransitive: It means the action of listening is simply occurring, without a specific object.

* Example: "He listened carefully." (There's no direct object, just the action of listening.)

So, whether "listened" is transitive or intransitive depends on the context of the sentence.