Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Attention.
How to pronounce attention:
US
Attention - as a noun
The process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
attending11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
basic cognitive processHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
inattention11The work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
Example: "No medical care was required"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aid4care6tending9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
work11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
hair carehaircarehairdressing17maternalism15
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A general interest that leads people to want to know more
Example: "She was the center of attention"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
attracter11attraction12attractive featureattractor11magnet9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A courteous act indicating affection
Example: "She tried to win his heart with her many attentions"
The faculty or power of mental concentration
Example: "Keeping track of all the details requires your complete attention"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
faculty15mental facultymodule9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A motionless erect stance with arms at the sides and feet together; assumed by military personnel during drill or review
Example: "The troops stood at attention"
Attention - as an interjection
Used as a command to bring soldiers to the attention position.
A call for people to be quiet/stop doing what they are presently doing and pay heed to what they are to be told or shown.
Example Sentences
"Please pay attention to the instructions."
"She grabbed everyone's attention with her stunning performance."
"The teacher scolded him for not paying attention in class."
"He always seeks attention by acting out."
"She received a lot of attention for her groundbreaking research."
Word Game Points
Is ATTENTION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, attention is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ATTENTION has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is ATTENTION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, attention is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordATTENTION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is ATTENTION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, attention is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordATTENTION has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
