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What is to "pay attention to something"?

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Rebecca

To "pay attention" to something means to listen and watch something or someone very carefully; to be observant. Here are some examples of "pay attention" being used: Ex: Pay attention! These questions will be on the final exam! Ex: I need you to pay attention to what I am about to say. Ex: Please pay me some attention. I have to tell you something important. Ex: Stop talking to me. I want to pay attention to this seminar.

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