American English
/əˈtʰɛn.ʃn̩/
3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
The mental effort you use to listen, watch, or think carefully about something.
Practice out loudThe mental effort you use to listen, watch, or think carefully about something.
Please pay attention to the instructions.
The child gave the teacher his full attention.
Say “pay attention,” not “pay the attention.”
pay close attention · full attention · careful attention
pay attention to something
give something your full attention
Interest or notice given to a person, problem, or subject.
The story attracted a lot of public attention.
She brought the problem to her manager's attention.
public attention · media attention · attract attention
attract someone's attention
bring something to someone's attention
Care or treatment given to someone who is ill or injured.
He needed immediate medical attention.
The injured player received medical attention.
medical attention · immediate attention · professional attention
need medical attention
receive medical attention
to listen to, watch, or think carefully about something
Pay attention to the road.
to make someone notice or think about something
I brought the mistake to her attention.
care or treatment from a doctor or other health professional
The cut needs medical attention.