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attention

Pronunciation: [/əˈtɛn.ʃn̩/]

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attention: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use attention in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “general”

(noun) the act of carefully listening to, looking at, or considering someone or something

Example

He paid close attention to the teacher's instructions.

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She was distracted and not paying attention during the meeting.

Example

Why is it important to pay attention in class?

Context: “medical”

(noun) the ability to sustain focus on a specific task or activity

Example

Children with ADHD may struggle with paying attention in school.

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Lack of attention during the experiment led to inaccurate results.

Example

How can you improve your attention span?

Context: “education”

(noun) careful consideration or interest in learning something

Example

The student's attention to detail in their project impressed the teacher.

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Without attention to the lesson, the students failed to grasp the concept.

Example

Why is it important to pay attention during a lecture?

How to pronounce attention

Pronunciation: [/əˈtɛn.ʃn̩/]

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