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attention

/əˈtɛnʃn/

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

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1

Please pay attention to the instructions before starting the game.

Please focus on the instructions before starting the game.

2

We would like to bring this important matter to your attention.

We want you to notice this important matter.

3

Hey, I'm talking to you! Give me some attention!

Hey, I'm talking to you! Focus on me!

Família de palavras

Substantivo
attention
Verb
attend
Advérbio
attentively
Adjetivo
attentive
Relacionado
attentiveness
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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

1

Please pay attention to the instructions before starting the game.

everyday

Please focus on the instructions before starting the game.

2

We would like to bring this important matter to your attention.

formal

We want you to notice this important matter.

3

Hey, I'm talking to you! Give me some attention!

informal

Hey, I'm talking to you! Focus on me!

4

The research analyzes how long a student can maintain attention during a lecture.

academic

The research looks at how long a student can stay focused during a lecture.

5

Our company provides personal attention to every client we serve.

business

Our company gives individual care to every customer.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
attention
Verb
attend
Advérbio
attentively
Adjetivo
attentive
Relacionado
attentiveness

Colocações comuns

pay attention to listen or look carefully
attract attention to make people notice you
draw attention to to make someone notice something specific
attention span the length of time you can focus
medical attention care from a doctor

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

attention vs attendance

Attendance refers to being present at an event, while attention refers to mental focus.

attention vs intention

Intention is a plan or purpose, whereas attention is focus or notice.

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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.

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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.

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Dica de memorização

Think of 'paying' attention like spending money; you only have a limited amount of focus to spend, so use it wisely!

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Origem da palavra

From the Latin 'attendere,' which means 'to stretch toward' or 'bend the mind toward.'

Padrões gramaticais

Usually uncountable Followed by the preposition 'to' Used with verbs like pay, get, draw, or attract
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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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