distract
/dɪˈstrækt/
dis · tract
dɪ · ˈstrækt
English Definition
v. to take someone''s attention away from something
Significado en Español
distraer, desviar la atención
한국어 뜻
주의를 산만하게 하다, 정신을 딴 데로 돌리다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm phân tâm, làm sao lãng
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “distract”:
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A
divert
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B
concentrate
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C
engage
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D
focus
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A — divert.
“distract” means v. to take someone''s attention away from something
Common questions about “distract”
What does “distract” mean?
distract — v. to take someone''s attention away from something. In Chinese: 分心，转移注意力.
How do you pronounce “distract”?
distract is pronounced /dɪˈstrækt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: dis · tract.
Is “distract” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. distract appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
