attention
4 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
attentions
plural
attentions
Britannica Dictionary definition of ATTENTION
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the act or power of carefully thinking about, listening to, or watching someone or something
— often + to
[noncount]
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We focused our attention on this particular poem.
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My attention wasn't really on the game.
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The game was boring and my attention began to wander. [=I was losing interest in the game and started thinking about other things]
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You need to pay more attention in school.
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Please give me your undivided/full/complete attention. [=please listen carefully and concentrate on what I am saying and doing]
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The movie keeps/holds your attention [=interest] right to the very end.
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Her job requires careful attention to detail.
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You need to pay more attention to the teacher.
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Don't pay any attention to what the other kids say. [=ignore what the other kids say]
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It's time to turn/give our attention to the next project.
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Pay (close/careful) attention to what he says.
[count]
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(US) Lately she's been focusing her attentions on making sales.
◊ This sense is sometimes used as an interjection.
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Attention, please! [=please give me your attention]
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notice, interest, or awareness
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She likes all the attention she is getting from the media/press.
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The actor avoids drawing attention to himself.
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The book has received/attracted national attention.
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The trial is getting a lot of public attention.
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The children were competing for the teacher's attention.
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A cat on a leash is sure to attract attention.
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Your hard work and dedication have not escaped my attention. [=I have noticed your hard work and dedication]
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The book's title grabbed/caught my attention. [=the title caused me to look at the book]
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He was trying to divert/distract attention away from his friend's mistake. [=he was trying to keep people from noticing or thinking about his friend's mistake]
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We tried to attract/get your attention [=we tried to get you to see us], but you didn't hear us calling you.
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Thank you for bringing the matter to my attention. [=making me aware of the matter]
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It has been brought to my attention [=I've been made aware] that the meeting has been canceled.
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I would like to call/bring your attention to a problem we are having.
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It came to my attention [=I noticed] that several items were missing from my office.
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It has come to my attention [=I have been made aware] that some people were offended by my comments.
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He loves being the center of attention. [=he loves being noticed and watched by many people]
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special care or treatment
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Be sure the dog gets plenty of attention.
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The house is in good shape, but the porch needs some attention.
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The victim needed immediate medical attention.
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attentions
[plural]
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acts of kindness, care, or courtesy
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acts that show affection or admiration for someone
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She found his attentions flattering.
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She has been receiving unwanted attentions from a coworker.
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the way a soldier stands with the body stiff and straight, the feet together, and both arms at the sides
— often used as a command
at attention
1
or
to attention
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standing silently with the body stiff and straight, the feet together, and both arms at the sides
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compare at ease at 1ease
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(US) The troops stood at attention. = (Brit) The troops stood to attention.
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in a position that shows careful listening or attention
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The dog sat at attention, listening for something in the distance.
