Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word The action of focusing the mind or noticing someone or something.
Attention
/əˈtenʃən/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
Please pay attention to what your teacher says.He caught the cat's attention with a bright toy.
Etymology:
The word attention originates from the Latin attendere, which means to stretch towards, give heed to.
Usage Statistics:
147 mentions per 1 million words 
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