Word ATTENTION: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

attention

🇺🇸 [əˈtɛnʃən]

Meanings

The mental focus given to something or someone. It can refer to paying careful consideration to an issue, activity, or person. Attention can also indicate awareness or concern, particularly when a situation or individual requires special focus or effort.

Examples

• Please pay attention to the instructions.
• The teacher's attention was focused on the student who needed help.
• She gave her full attention to the conversation.

Synonyms

focus • concentration • awareness

Antonyms

distraction • neglect • unawareness