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at·ten·tion

attention

 
 
pronunciation:
ten shn
phrases:
pay attention
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part of speech: noun
definition: the act of directing your mind to something, especially by listening or watching.
The movie held our attention for three hours.
synonyms:
concentration
similar words:
care, consciousness
phrase: pay attention
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