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attention

/ə'tɛnʃən/

Synonyms of attention Antonyms of attention Examples of attention Usage of attention Parts of attention Definition that contains attention Words sounding like attention Explanation of attention

noun
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
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Similar:

attending

Opposite:

inattention

type of:
basic cognitive process
noun
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
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"the old car needs constant attention"

Similar:

aid care tending

type of:
work
noun
a courteous act indicating affection
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"she tried to win his heart with her many attentions"

type of:
courtesy
noun
a general interest that leads people to want to know more
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"She was the center of attention"

type of:
magnet attracter attractor attractive feature attraction
noun
a motionless erect stance with arms at the sides and feet together; assumed by military personnel during drill or review
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"the troops stood at attention"

type of:
stance
noun
the faculty or power of mental concentration
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"keeping track of all the details requires your complete attention"

type of:
module faculty mental faculty

Examples of attention

"the old car needs constant attention"
"she tried to win his heart with her many attentions"
"She was the center of attention"
"the troops stood at attention"
"keeping track of all the details requires your complete attention"