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at·trac·tion

attraction

 
 
pronunciation:
traek shn
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: If something has the power of attraction, it has the power to make things come near to it. It pulls things towards itself.
Light has an attraction for insects. When it's dark outside, moths will circle around a lamp or light bulb.
similar words:
appeal
definition 2: An attraction is a thing that makes people want to come to it.
The city's zoo and aquarium are popular attractions. They are always full of people.
definition 3: If you have an attraction to something, it pulls your attention to it and makes you want to have it or want to see it.
My mom says I have an attraction to things that are pink. It's probably true because my room is pink and most of my clothes are pink too.I don't understand my brother's attraction to baseball. I think it's boring.
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