attention

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /əˈtɛn.ʃən/
• SAMPA: /@"tEn.S@n/

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Noun

Singular attention

Plural attentions

1. (uncountable) If you pay attention to something, you focus your mind on it.
   • Synonyms: care, mind and interest

   Pay attention to me when I'm speaking to you.

   He waved to draw attention to himself.

   She couldn't keep her attention on her books.

Related words

• attentive