attention
Definition
- n. the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
- n. a general interest that leads people to want to know more
- n. a courteous act indicating affection
- n. the faculty or power of mental concentration
Word forms
- Plural
- attentions
Example sentences
n.
She needs to pay more attention to her studies if she wants to improve her grades.
n.
The emergency siren is a signal that demands immediate attention from everyone around.