attention
Attention is the act of listening, looking at, or thinking about something or someone carefully. It refers to the focus of the mind and the interest you give to a specific task or person.
Exemplos
3 de 5Please pay attention to the instructions before starting the game.
Please focus on the instructions before starting the game.
We would like to bring this important matter to your attention.
We want you to notice this important matter.
Hey, I'm talking to you! Give me some attention!
Hey, I'm talking to you! Focus on me!
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of 'paying' attention like spending money; you only have a limited amount of focus to spend, so use it wisely!
Quiz rápido
If you want to pass the exam, you must ____ attention in class.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: pay
Exemplos
Please pay attention to the instructions before starting the game.
everydayPlease focus on the instructions before starting the game.
We would like to bring this important matter to your attention.
formalWe want you to notice this important matter.
Hey, I'm talking to you! Give me some attention!
informalHey, I'm talking to you! Focus on me!
The research analyzes how long a student can maintain attention during a lecture.
academicThe research looks at how long a student can stay focused during a lecture.
Our company provides personal attention to every client we serve.
businessOur company gives individual care to every customer.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
pay close attention
to watch or listen very carefully
center of attention
a person that everyone is looking at
catch someone's attention
to make someone notice you
Frequentemente confundido com
Attendance refers to being present at an event, while attention refers to mental focus.
Intention is a plan or purpose, whereas attention is focus or notice.
Notas de uso
Attention is most commonly used with the verb 'pay.' When you want someone to notice something, you 'draw' or 'call' their attention to it.
Erros comuns
Learners often say 'give attention' when they should use the standard idiom 'pay attention.' Also, remember that 'attention' is usually uncountable when referring to focus.
Dica de memorização
Think of 'paying' attention like spending money; you only have a limited amount of focus to spend, so use it wisely!
Origem da palavra
From the Latin 'attendere,' which means 'to stretch toward' or 'bend the mind toward.'
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In English-speaking schools and military settings, 'Attention!' is a shouted command used to tell people to stand straight and be silent.
Quiz rápido
If you want to pass the exam, you must ____ attention in class.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: pay
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