Distract

Pronunciation: /dɪˈstrækt/

Definitions of distract

verb to prevent someone from giving full attention to something

Example Sentences

A1 I often distract my little sister with toys so she stops crying.

A2 During the exam, the noise outside distracted me from focusing on the questions.

B1 The teacher used funny videos to distract the students during the boring lecture.

B2 The loud music in the cafe distracted me from reading my book.

C1 The constant notifications on my phone distract me from completing my work.

C2 Her charm and wit were enough to distract even the most focused individuals in the room.

Examples of distract in a Sentence

formal It is important to not let external factors distract you from your work.

informal I can't focus on studying when my phone keeps distracting me.

slang Stop trying to distract me with all that noise!

figurative Her bright smile was enough to distract him from his worries.

Grammatical Forms of distract

• past tense: distracted
• plural: distracts
• comparative: more distracted
• superlative: most distracted
• present tense: distract
• future tense: will distract
• perfect tense: have distracted
• continuous tense: is distracting
• singular: distract
• positive degree: distract
• infinitive: to distract
• gerund: distracting
• participle: distracted

Origin and Evolution of distract

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'distract' originated from the Latin word 'distractus', which means 'drawn apart' or 'distracted'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'distract' has evolved to encompass not only the act of being drawn apart or diverted, but also the state of being mentally unfocused or unable to concentrate.