Definitions and Examples of repel, distract
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To push away or resist something or someone.
Example
The north pole of one magnet will repel the north pole of another magnet.
To divert attention or focus from something.
Example
The noise from the construction site outside was enough to distract her from her work.
Key Differences: repel vs distract
- 1Repel is a physical action that describes pushing away or resisting something.
- 2Distract is a mental action that describes diverting attention or focus from something.
Effective Usage of repel, distract
- 1Science: Use repel when describing the interaction between magnets or other objects with opposite charges.
- 2Productivity: Use distract when discussing ways to avoid distractions and stay focused on tasks.
- 3Relationships: Use repel and distract to describe how people can push each other away or divert each other's attention in relationships.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of magnetised are repel and distract. Use repel to describe physical actions of pushing away or resisting, and distract to describe mental actions of diverting attention or focus. These words can be used in science, productivity, and relationships contexts.
