attention

[əˈtɛnʃ(ə)n]

attention Definition

• 1. notice taken of someone or something; the regarding of someone or something as interesting or important
• 2. the action of dealing with or taking special care of someone or something
• 3. careful consideration or application of something

Using attention: Examples

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

• Example

  The teacher's attention was focused on the student who had raised his hand.

• Example

  The company paid attention to customer feedback and made changes accordingly.

• Example

  The nurse gave special attention to the patient's needs.

• Example

  The artist paid close attention to detail in her painting.

attention Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for attention

• notice
• observation
• regard
• consideration
• thoughtfulness

Antonyms for attention

• neglect
• disregard

Idioms Using attention

• pay through the nose for attention

  to pay an exorbitant amount of money for someone's attention or services

  Example

  He paid through the nose for the lawyer's attention.

• draw attention to oneself

  to behave in a way that makes people notice or pay attention to oneself

  Example

  She always dresses in bright colors to draw attention to herself.

• bring something to someone's attention

  to make someone aware of something

  Example

  I wanted to bring this issue to your attention.

Phrases with attention

• pay attention

  to focus one's mind on something

  Example

  Please pay attention to what I'm saying.

• attention span

  the length of time for which a person is able to concentrate on a particular activity or subject

  Example

  Children have shorter attention spans than adults.

• attention deficit disorder (ADD)

  a condition characterized by a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development

  Example

  He was diagnosed with attention deficit disorder at a young age.

Origins of attention

from Latin 'attendere', meaning 'give heed to'

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Summary: attention in Brief

The term 'attention' [əˈtɛnʃ(ə)n] refers to the act of noticing, regarding, or dealing with someone or something. It can also denote careful consideration or application of something. Phrases like 'pay attention' and 'attention span' use 'attention' to denote focus or concentration, while 'attention deficit disorder (ADD)' refers to a condition characterized by inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity. Idioms like 'pay through the nose for attention' and 'draw attention to oneself' use 'attention' to denote the act of paying or attracting attention, respectively.