attentive
/əˈtentɪv/
at · ten · tive
ə · ˈtent · ɪv
English Definition
adj. paying close attention to something
Significado en Español
atento
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
chú ý, cẩn thận
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
at(towards) + tent(stretch) + ive(adjective suffix) → stretching attention forward → attentive.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is closest in meaning to “attentive”?
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A
distracted
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B
observant
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C
careless
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D
negligent
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B — observant.
“attentive” means adj. paying close attention to something
Common questions about “attentive”
What does “attentive” mean?
attentive — adj. paying close attention to something. In Chinese: 专心的，注意的.
How do you pronounce “attentive”?
attentive is pronounced /əˈtentɪv/. It breaks into 3 syllables: at · ten · tive.
Is “attentive” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. attentive appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “attentive”?
at(towards) + tent(stretch) + ive(adjective suffix) → stretching attention forward → attentive.
