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distract

/dɪˈstrækt/
dis · tract dɪ · ˈstrækt
English Definition
v. to take someone''s attention away from something
中文释义
分心，转移注意力
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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Example Sentence

Don't let your phone distract you from studying.

别让手机让你分心而不能学习。

Synonyms
divert sidetrack disturb
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “distract”:

  1. A divert
  2. B concentrate
  3. C engage
  4. D focus
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A — divert. “distract” means v. to take someone''s attention away from something

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Loud music can easily ______ a student who is trying hard to study.

  1. A focus
  2. B help
  3. C calm
  4. D distract
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D — distract. “distract” means v. to take someone''s attention away from something

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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.

How do you use “distract” in a sentence?

Don't let your phone distract you from studying. (别让手机让你分心而不能学习。)

What are synonyms for “distract”?

divert, sidetrack, disturb — all close in meaning to distract (v. to take someone''s attention away from something).

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.

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