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distract

[dɪˈstrækt]

distract Definition

  • 1prevent (someone) from concentrating on something
  • 2divert one's attention from something troubling or difficult

Using distract: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "distract" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The noise from the construction site distracted me from my work.

  • Example

    She tried to distract him from his worries by taking him out for a walk.

  • Example

    The bright colors of the painting distract from its lack of detail.

  • Example

    He was easily distracted by his phone during the meeting.

distract Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for distract

Phrases with distract

  • to draw attention away from something

    Example

    The loud music distracted from the speaker's message.

  • to do something to take one's mind off something else

    Example

    She distracted herself from her problems by going for a run.

  • to cause people to stop paying attention to something

    Example

    The sudden noise distracted attention from the speaker.

Origins of distract

from Latin 'distractus', meaning 'drawn apart'

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Summary: distract in Brief

The verb 'distract' [dɪˈstrækt] means to prevent someone from concentrating on something or divert one's attention from something troubling or difficult. It is often used in phrases like 'distract from,' as in 'The bright colors of the painting distract from its lack of detail,' and 'distract oneself,' as in 'She distracted herself from her problems by going for a run.'

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