attraction
6 synonyms and 1 antonyms for attraction, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A place, event, or thing that draws visitors or interest.
Synonyms
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Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
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Antonyms
How to use attraction
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin attractio, from attrahere ("to draw toward") — the noun form of attract.
Full origin of attraction →Frequently asked questions
What does “attraction” mean?
The word “attraction” means a place, event, or thing that draws visitors or interest. In plain terms, something that draws interest or visitors, a feeling of being drawn to someone, or a physical pulling force.
How do you pronounce “attraction”?
“Attraction” is pronounced uh-TRAKSHN (/əˈtɹækʃn̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “attraction” in a sentence?
Here is “attraction” used in a sentence: “The waterfall is the town's biggest tourist attraction.”
What is the opposite of “attraction”?
The opposite of “attraction” — its antonyms — is repulsion.
What part of speech is “attraction”?
“Attraction” is a noun.
Where does the word “attraction” come from?
The word “attraction” comes from Latin. From Latin attractio, from attrahere ("to draw toward") — the noun form of attract.
Is “attraction” a common word?
“Attraction” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “attraction” have?
“Attraction” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a place, event, or thing that draws visitors or interest.
What is the difference between "attraction" and "attractiveness"?
"Attraction" is the pull or interest you feel toward someone or something, while "attractiveness" is the quality of being appealing that produces it. You feel attraction; a person or place possesses attractiveness.
What prepositions are used with "attraction"?
Use "attraction to" for a person you are drawn to ("her attraction to him") and "attraction of" or "attraction for" for appeal ("the attraction of city life"). A "tourist attraction" takes no preposition at all.
What is a "tourist attraction"?
A tourist attraction is a place, event, or thing that draws visitors, such as a landmark, museum, or theme park. It is one of the most common uses of the word "attraction."
Is "attraction" countable or uncountable?
It can be both. In the sense of a place that draws visitors it is countable ("the city's main attractions"); in the sense of a feeling of being drawn to someone it is usually uncountable ("mutual attraction").