attention — meaning in English
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English meaning
- attention noun The mental effort or focus given to something.
- focus noun The main center of attention, activity, or interest.
- heads-up noun An advance warning or piece of information given so that someone can prepare.
- heed verb To pay close attention to advice or a warning and take it seriously.
- thoughtfulness noun Thoughtful and considerate attention.
- timber noun Wood that has been cut and prepared for building.
- underline verb To draw a line beneath a word or phrase for emphasis.
- warning noun A statement, sign, or signal alerting someone to a danger, problem, or possible consequence.
Senses
attention is used for these senses in English:
- attention (military) Used as a command to bring soldiers to the attention position.
- attention (uncountable) Mental focus.
- attention (countable) An action or remark expressing concern for or interest in someone or something, especially romantic interest.
- attention (uncountable, military) A state of alertness in the standing position.
- cheese it (slang, dated, Britain) An imperative used as a warning to stop, hide, or flee
- focus (uncountable) Concentration of attention.
- heed Careful attention.
- thoughtfulness Thoughtful and considerate attention.
attention — full definition
- noun The mental effort or focus given to something.
- noun Special care, notice, or romantic interest shown toward someone.
- noun A formal, alert standing posture used especially by soldiers.
- intj Used to call for silence or focus before an announcement.
focus — full definition
- noun The main center of attention, activity, or interest.
- noun The point at which light rays or an image converge to appear sharp, especially in photography or optics.
- verb To direct one's attention or effort toward something specific.
- verb To adjust a lens or the eye so that an image appears sharp.