Basic

attention

/əˈtɛnʃən/

at · ten · tion ə · ˈtɛn · ʃən

English Definition

n. the act of focusing on something or someone

中文释义

注意，关注

Significado en Español

atención

한국어 뜻

주의, 관심

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

sự chú ý, sự quan tâm

Example Sentence

Please pay attention during the lecture.

请在讲座期间集中注意力。

Synonyms

focus notice concentration

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “attention”:

A distraction
B focus
C neglect
D indifference

Show answer

B — focus. “attention” means n. the act of focusing on something or someone

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The exciting new show held the children's full ______ for a whole hour.

A boredom
B attention
C slumber
D silence

Show answer

B — attention. “attention” means n. the act of focusing on something or someone

Common questions about “attention”

What does “attention” mean?

attention — n. the act of focusing on something or someone. In Chinese: 注意，关注.

How do you pronounce “attention”?

attention is pronounced /əˈtɛnʃən/. It breaks into 3 syllables: at · ten · tion.

How do you use “attention” in a sentence?

Please pay attention during the lecture. (请在讲座期间集中注意力。)

What are synonyms for “attention”?

focus, notice, concentration — all close in meaning to attention (n. the act of focusing on something or someone).

Is “attention” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. attention appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

Progress / 学习进度

109 / 2445

4% through this level

Mastered: 0 / 2445 (0%)

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

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