ALL meanings of attention
at·ten·tion
A a - uncountable noun attention If you give someone or something your attention, you look at it, listen to it, or think about it carefully. 3
- uncountable noun attention Attention is great interest that is shown in someone or something, particularly by the general public. 3
- uncountable noun attention If someone or something is getting attention, they are being dealt with or cared for. 3
- noun plural attention You can refer to someone's efforts to help you, or the interest they show in you, as their attentions, especially if you dislike or disapprove of them. 3
- uncountable noun attention If you bring something to someone's attention or draw their attention to it, you tell them about it or make them notice it. 3
- noun attention concentrated direction of the mind, esp to a problem or task 3
- noun attention consideration, notice, or observation 3
- noun attention detailed care or special treatment 3
- noun attention an act of consideration, courtesy, or gallantry indicating affection or love 3
- noun attention the motionless position of formal military alertness, esp in drill when an upright position is assumed with legs and heels together, arms to the sides, head and eyes facing to the front 3
- noun attention the act of concentrating on any one of a set of objects or thoughts 3
- sentence substitute attention the order to be alert or to adopt a position of formal military alertness 3
- noun attention the act of keeping one's mind closely on something or the ability to do this; mental concentration 3
- noun attention mental readiness for such concentration 3
- noun attention notice or observation 3
- noun attention care or consideration 3
- noun attention thoughtful consideration for others 3
- noun attention an act of consideration, courtesy, or devotion 3
- noun attention the erect, motionless posture of soldiers in readiness for another command 3
- noun attention a command to assume this posture 3
- noun attention mental focus 1
- noun attention notice 1
- noun attention care 1
- noun attention military stance 1
- noun plural attention amorous interest 1
- noun attention the act or faculty of attending, especially by directing the mind to an object. 1
- noun attention Psychology. a concentration of the mind on a single object or thought, especially one preferentially selected from a complex, with a view to limiting or clarifying receptivity by narrowing the range of stimuli. a state of consciousness characterized by such concentration. a capacity to maintain selective or sustained concentration. 1
- noun attention observant care; consideration: Individual attention is given to each child. 1
- noun attention civility or courtesy: attention to a guest. 1
- noun attention Notice taken of someone or something; the regarding of someone or something as interesting or important. 1
- noun attention notice or awareness: His deliberate cough caught the waiter's attention. 1
- noun attention attentions, acts of courtesy or devotion indicating affection, as in courtship. 1
- noun attention Military. an erect position with eyes to the front, arms to the sides, and heels together (often used as a command). 1
- noun attention (Uncountable Noun) Mental focus. 0
- noun attention (Countable Noun) An action or remark expressing concern for or interest in someone or something, especially romantic interest. 0
- noun attention (Uncountable Noun) (military) A state of alertness in the standing position. 0
- interjection attention (military) Used as a command to bring soldiers to the attention position. 0