attention · n
attract/get (sb's) attention
B2 to make someone notice you
Dictionary examples:
I waved at her to get her attention. (30.6)
draw (sb's) attention to sth/sb
B2 to make someone notice something or someone
Dictionary examples:
She's always drawing attention to herself. (21.5)
If I could just draw your attention to the second paragraph. (32.6)
be the center of attention
C2 to receive more attention than anyone or anything else
Dictionary examples:
He loves to be the center of attention. (16.7)
attention
B1 when you watch, listen to, or think about something carefully or with interest
Dictionary examples:
My cat demands attention by sitting on my keyboard during online meetings. (0.0)
The squirrel outside the window got more attention than the math lesson. (0.0)
I tried to pay attention in class, but my stomach kept singing. (0.0)
Wait a moment and I'll give you my full attention. (19.1)
After an hour, my attention started to wander. (36.9)
Ladies and gentlemen, could I have your attention, please? (43.0)
pay attention (to sth)
B1 to watch, listen to, or think about something carefully
Dictionary examples:
I tried to pay attention in math class, but my pet squirrel kept texting me. (0.0)
My goldfish pays more attention to me than my teenage son does. (0.0)
My cat pays attention to me only when I open a can of tuna. (0.0)
You weren't paying attention to what I was saying. (19.3)