Pronunciation: /əˈtɛnʃən/
noun the act or faculty of attending, especially by directing the mind to an object
A1 Please pay attention in class.
A2 The teacher called my attention to the mistake.
B1 The presentation captured the audience's attention.
B2 The detective noticed a detail that had escaped everyone else's attention.
C1 Her attention to detail is what sets her apart in her field.
C2 The artist's work demands the viewer's full attention to appreciate its complexity.
verb to focus on or pay close heed to something
A1 Please attention to the safety instructions before starting the experiment.
A2 Students are asked to attention to the teacher during the lesson.
B1 It is important to attention to detail when working on this project.
B2 The manager asked the team to attention to the new guidelines for the project.
C1 The detective's keen attention to the smallest clues helped solve the case.
C2 The artist's attention to color and composition is evident in every brushstroke of the painting.
adjective used to describe something that requires focus or notice
A1 Please pay attention to the instructions before starting the activity.
A2 She is a very attention-seeking child and always wants to be the center of focus.
B1 The teacher commended the student for his attention to detail in his project.
B2 The detective's keen attention to the smallest clues helped solve the mystery.
C1 The artist's attention to color theory and composition is evident in her stunning paintings.
C2 The surgeon's meticulous attention to every step of the procedure ensured the patient's successful recovery.
preposition can be used with 'to' to indicate the direction of one's focus or notice
A1 Please pay attention to the road while driving.
A2 The teacher asked the students to pay attention during the lesson.
B1 It is important to give attention to detail when working on this project.
B2 The manager called for everyone's attention before making an important announcement.
C1 The artist's work demands attention from art critics and enthusiasts alike.
C2 The politician's speech captivated the audience's attention and sparked a lively debate.
formal It is important to pay attention to detail when reviewing legal documents.
informal Hey, can you pay attention and follow along with the instructions?
slang Yo, don't zone out, you need to give this your full attention.
figurative The artist's use of color demands attention and draws the viewer in.
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