attention

/əˈtɛnʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

the state of being give careful consideration to something or the state of being in a state of awareness of something.

“The teacher asked the students to give their full attention to the lesson.”

2. verb

to give careful consideration to something, or to be in a state of awareness of something.

“Please pay attention to the instructions before you start.”

3. noun

a social media platform that provides information about something or someone, often accompanied by pictures.

“The celebrity’s attention was stolen by the paparazzi.”

4. noun

a medical condition characterized by a lack of focus or concentration.

“The doctor said the patient had attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.”

Synonyms

  • consideration
  • mind
  • notice

Antonyms

  • disregard
  • neglect