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noun

attention

uh-TEHN-shn
noun
1
The mental effort or focus given to something.
"Pay attention, this part is important."
2
Special care, notice, or romantic interest shown toward someone.
"He showered her with attention all evening."
3
A formal, alert standing posture used especially by soldiers.
"The recruits snapped to attention as the sergeant entered."
intj
1
Used to call for silence or focus before an announcement.
"Attention, passengers: the train will depart in five minutes."

How to Use Attention

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In plain EnglishFocused mental effort, notice, or care directed at something or someone.

Common pairings
pay attention draw attention to stand at attention

Word Forms

attentions plural

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Etymology

From Latin attentio, from attendere ("to stretch toward, pay heed") — the same root as attend.

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