You must pay attention to his advice.
Source: tatoeba (15808)
Attention
/əˈtɛn.ʃn̩/
Synonyms for "attention" (220 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (44)
Noun(18 words)
careconsiderationnoticeobservationregardaccumulate at centeradvertenceadvertencyafisraidandersenattendingattentivenessawarenessbe awarebeing awareburial-action contextcare for
absorptionacclaimact of courtesyacuityacutenessaffectionagilityalertnessamenityanticipationapplicationassiduityattentionsattentivenessaudibilityaudienceauditionaural examinationaural senseauscultation
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Adjective(1 words)
better focus
Strong matches (66)
Adjective(5 words)
careful observationdutch concentratiefrench concentrationfull publicitygerman konzentration
carefulnesscautioncircumspectioncircumspectnesscivilitycognizanceconcentrationconcernconferenceconsciousnessconservationconsideratenessconsiderationcourtesycredibledebatedeferencedeliberationdevoirsdiligence
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distinctiondutieseager attentionearearnestearnestnesseavesdroppingegardselectronic surveillanceempathyemphasisengrossmentexamination by earfavorfavorable attentionforethoughtgallantrygraceful gesturehearingheedheedfulnessheeding
Noun(18 words)
classroom engagementclassroom silenceconcentrationconcentration levelconcentrationsearthing conductor connectionengaged stateengagementsfixationsfocusfocusingfocussingguardsharkeningharkinghearkeningheedheedfulness
Verb(1 words)
generate interest
Related words (110)
homagehonorhushed attentionimmersionindustryintentnessinterestinterviewkeennesskindlinesslimelightlisteninglistening inloving caremarkmindmindfulnessnbnimblenessnote
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noticenotorietyobservanceobservationplaypolite actprecautionprecisionpreparednessprominencepromptitudepromptnesspublicitypunctualityquicknessrapt attentionreadinessrecognitionregardregardfulnessregardsremarkrespectrespectsreverencesedulitysedulousnesssense of hearingsensibilitysharpnesssleeplessnesssmartnesssolicitudestudytender loving carethoughtthoughtfulnesstlctryouturbanitywakefulnesswiretapping
Verb(8 words)
increase concentrationincreases concentrationkeep concentrationkeep current focusmaintain concentrationmaintains concentrationsave materialstabilize concentration
Noun(32 words)
intensely focusedinterest studentsmarkmind activitymindingnotenote capture methodnotice energynoticingnotingobservanceorder for presentationportuguese concentraçãopush concentrationreflectionrise in visibilityshout word aloudsignal detectionspanish concentrarspanish interés
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spotlightsstate biology curriculumsteady focusstudent concentrationstudent interestsurface plane stocktable settingteacher regardteaching inorganic catalogtendingwood waterproofingword unit
Adjective(7 words)
italian concentrazionemental activitynorwegian konsentrasjonsteady focus during studyswedish koncentrationtargeted attentionunchanged concentrations
Preposition(1 words)
of interest
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: care, consideration, notice, observation, regard.
- Sentence evidence is available for attention, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, wiktionary, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "attention".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "attention"
Keep "attention" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "attention" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "attention", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "attention" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
18 entriesShowing 16 of 18 words.
More specific
9 entriescourtesydetectiondivided attentionnoticepolitenessrecognitionrespectselective attentionsustained attention
Collocations
6 entriesattention spanattention to detailclassroom attentionselective attentionstudent attentionsustained attention
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
5 entriesAntonyms
1 entriesSample sentences
20 total sentences available.
You should pay more attention to what he says.
Source: tatoeba (15816)
You must pay attention to him.
Source: tatoeba (15817)
You should pay more attention to his warnings.
Source: tatoeba (15818)
Showing 4 of 20 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "attention"?
Closest matches include care, consideration, notice, observation, regard.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "attention"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.