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attentionthe act of focusing one's mind on something; careful consideration

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the act of focusing one's mind on something; careful consideration

Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈtenʃən/

Korean meaning: 주의, 관심, 집중

Korean pronunciation: 어**텐**션

Example Sentences

  • My cat demands attention every time I open my laptop.
  • The teacher called for attention before announcing the test results.
  • His colorful socks always attract unwanted attention in meetings.

attention

NOUN

//əˈtenʃən//

the act of focusing one's mind on something; careful consideration

attention concept
💡 Concept

A student gives full attention to their important exam

attention rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Focused attention sparks creative intention and invention!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/əˈtenʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/əˈtenʃən/

🌳Etymology

Prefixad--
Roottend
Suffix--tion

Origin

From Latin 'attendere', meaning 'to stretch toward' or 'to apply one's mind to'. The word combines the prefix 'ad-' (to) with 'tendere' (to stretch or extend).

🎵Rhyme

mentionintentionpreventioninvention
mention
intention
prevention
invention

🔗Collocations

pay attention
attract attention
full attention
medical attention
center of attention
attention span
undivided attention

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cat demands attention every time I open my laptop.

The teacher called for attention before announcing the test results.

😄 Fun example

His colorful socks always attract unwanted attention in meetings.

The accident victim received immediate medical attention.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

focusconcentrationnoticeregardconsideration

Antonyms

neglectinattentiondisregard

Related

attendattentiveintentionaltension

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