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Definition & Meaning of "attention"in English

Attention
01

the act of taking notice of someone or something 

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Examples
The teacher's loud voice quickly grabbed the students' attention. 
02

special care or treatment given to someone or something 

Examples
The neglected garden required a lot of attention to restore its beauty. 
03

a polite or affectionate act showing interest or care 

Examples
He sent her flowers as a token of his attentions. 
04

a general interest that leads people to want to know more 

05

the ability to focus mentally on a task or subject 

Examples
The student's attention wandered, causing her to miss important points. 
06

a rigid, upright posture with arms at the sides and feet together, assumed by military personnel during drills or inspections 

Examples
The soldiers stood at attention, awaiting the commander's inspection. 
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