Word Image
plural: attentions
Part Of Speech
noun
Word Meaning
the act or power of fixing one’s mind upon something; careful listening or watching; a state of being aware; consideration with the idea of taking action; an act of kindness, care, or courtesy; a posture taken by a soldier with the body stiff and straight, heels together, and arms at the sides
Word Family
attentional
inattention
attentive
attentiveness
attentively
attend
tend
Sentences
We focused our attention on this particular problem.
My attention was drawn to the mural on the wall.
You need to pay more attention in school.
The actor avoids drawing public attention to himself.
I want to call your attention to a problem.
The children were competing for the teacher’s attention.
The troops stood at attention when their commanding officer arrived.
Our doctor is very attentive to our wishes.
The hotel manager attended to us personally.
While she tended to the chickens, the children played.
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