attention (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /əˈtenʃən/
Definition
The act of thinking about or looking at something or someone.
Examples
Please pay attention to the instructions.
The loud music distracted my attention.
How to Use attention
- pay attention to (prepositional phrase)
- To watch, listen to, or think about something carefully. — "Pay attention to the details in the painting."
- draw attention to (prepositional phrase)
- To make someone notice something. — "She used a bright scarf to draw attention to herself."
- inattention (noun)
- Lack of attention. — "His inattention caused him to miss the important announcement."
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