attention

Speech parts

1. attention - Noun

2. attention - Interjection

Meaning

The act or state of attending or heeding; the application of the mind to any object of sense, representation, or thought; notice; exclusive or special consideration; earnest consideration, thought, or regard; obedient or affectionate heed; the supposed power or faculty of attending.

An act of civility or courtesy; care for the comfort and pleasure of others; as, attentions paid to a stranger.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

care regard consideration heed interest application focus recognition concentration observation notice attending scrutiny diligence alertness
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Antonyms

inattention sandman kip swindle laxness siesta
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Hypernyms

work faculty module attraction magnet courtesy

Hyponyms

health care treatment TLC eye regard concentration

Phrases with the word

medical attention attention to detail close attention pay attention to lack of attention draw attention to

Anagrams

tentation Antonetti

Examples

Thoughts are like airplanes flying in the air. If you ignore them, there is no problem. If you pay attention to them, you create an airport inside your head and permit them to land! Paisios of Mount Athos

Look forward - with hope, back - with gratitude, up - with prayer, down - with repentance, inward - with attention. And around - with love. Source: Internet

As no darkness can be seen by anyone surrounded by light, so no trivialities can capture the attention of anyone who has his eyes on Christ. Gregory of Nyssa

Don't let women who attract attention walk behind you. Cambodian Proverb

The grown-up pays attention to what you are doing; the child sees beyond that. Hindi Proverb

A dog that barks all the time gets little attention. Argentinean Proverb

Close letter words and terms

attent attentat attentate attention deficit disorder attention deficit hyperactivity disorder attention disorders