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attention
Meaning: careful thought or notice given to something
attention in a sentence
How attention is used in real sentences:
The detailed map required Nina's full attention.
The puppy's loud bark caught everyone's attention during the picnic.
“Milo gave the mark his full attention and studied where it pointed.”
— from the passage The Silver Key
Synonyms for attention
Other words for attention — notice, focus and concentration — carry the same meaning.
- notice
- focus
- concentration
Antonyms of attention
Words that mean the opposite of attention:
- distraction
- neglect
Where it comes from
From Latin attentio 'the act of stretching toward'
Memory hook
Pay ATTENTION by turning your mind toward something.