Pay Attention

Synonyms of pay attention

• focus on
• heed
• listen to

Antonyms of pay attention

• neglect
• ignore
• disregard

Collocations of pay attention

close attention

Frequency: 80 %

You need to pay close attention to the details in this report.

full attention

Frequency: 70 %

Please give me your full attention during this meeting.

undivided attention

Frequency: 60 %

The speaker commanded the audience's undivided attention with her powerful speech.

careful attention

Frequency: 50 %

You need to pay careful attention to the instructions to avoid any mistakes.

constant attention

Frequency: 45 %

The baby requires constant attention to ensure his safety.

Idiomatic Expressions for pay attention

• Phrase: pay attention like a hawk
  Meaning: to pay very close and vigilant attention
  Usage: She watched the children at the playground like a hawk, making sure they were safe.