Meaning and usage of the word attention in English

Meaning of vocabulary attention

attentionnoun

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/əˈtɛnʃn/

Meaning of vocabulary <b>attention</b></b>

Origin of the word attention

The word "attention" has its roots in Latin. The Latin word "attendere" means "to stretch towards" or "to direct towards". This Latin verb is a combination of "ad" meaning "to" and "tendere" meaning "to stretch". The Latin word "attendere" was used to describe the act of stretching or directing one's focus towards something. Over time, the Latin word evolved into middle English as "attenen", which meant "to attend" or "to heed". In the 14th century, the word "attention" emerged as a noun, describing the act of paying attention or giving heed to something. Today, the word "attention" refers to the act of concentrating on something, giving emphasis to a particular thing, or showing concern for someone or something.

Vocabulary summary attention

typenoun

meaningattention

exampleto pay attention to

exampleto attract attention

meaningcare

exampleto receive attention at a hospital

meaning(plural) kindness, thoughtfulness towards someone

exampleto show attentions to somebody

Example of vocabulary attentionlistening/looking carefully

meaning

the act of listening to, looking at or thinking about something/somebody carefully; interest that people show in somebody/something

  • the report’s attention to detail
  • He turned his attention back to the road again.
  • His attention turned to other matters.
  • Public attention is focused on the issue of plastic pollution.
  • Please pay close attention (= listen carefully) to what I am saying.

Example of vocabulary attentiontreatment/actions

meaning

special care, action or treatment

  • He received urgent medical attention.
meaning

things that somebody does to try to please you or to show their interest in you

Example of vocabulary attentionsoldiers

meaning

the position soldiers take when they stand very straight with their feet together and their arms at their sides


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