attention

(noun, interjection)

interjection

1. (military) Used as a command to bring soldiers to the attention position.

noun

1. the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

Similar word(s): attending

Definition categories: thought

2. the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

- the old car needs constant attention

Similar word(s): aid, care, tending

Definition categories: act, work

3. a general interest that leads people to want to know more

- She was the center of attention

Definition categories: thought, attracter, attraction, attractor, magnet

4. a courteous act indicating affection

- she tried to win his heart with her many attentions

Definition categories: act, courtesy

5. the faculty or power of mental concentration

- keeping track of all the details requires your complete attention

Definition categories: thought, faculty, module

6. a motionless erect stance with arms at the sides and feet together; assumed by military personnel during drill or review

- the troops stood at attention

Definition categories: attribute, stance

Sentences with attention as a noun:

- Please direct your attention to the following words.

- The company will now come to attention.