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Attention
01
the act of taking notice of someone or something
Example
The teacher 's loud voice quickly grabbed the students ' attention.
The bright colors of the painting caught her attention immediately.
He paid close attention to the instructions before starting the task.
02
special care or treatment given to someone or something
Example
The old painting received much-needed attention from a skilled conservator.
After the accident, the car needed professional attention to fix the damage.
The neglected garden required a lot of attention to restore its beauty.
03
a polite or affectionate act showing interest or care
Example
She felt overwhelmed by the attentions of her secret admirer.
He sent her flowers as a token of his attentions.
She appreciated his attentions, like opening doors and carrying her bags.
04
a general interest that leads people to want to know more
05
the ability to focus mentally on a task or subject
Example
The game requires intense attention to every detail.
He needs to improve his attention if he wants to succeed in this demanding course.
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
Example
During the ceremony, the troops remained at attention for the national anthem.
The soldiers stood at attention, awaiting the commander 's inspection.
He snapped to attention as soon as the officer entered the room.
Example
The teacher's loud voice quickly grabbed the students' attention.
The bright colors of the painting caught her attention immediately.
He paid close attention to the instructions before starting the task.
She gave her full attention to the child who needed help.
The speaker struggled to hold the audience's attention during the long lecture.
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