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Attention
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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