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Attention
əˈtɛn(t)ʃ(ə)n
Extreem Veelvoorkomend
700 - 800
700 - 800
De frequentie- en belangrijkheidsindex van woorden geeft aan hoe vaak een woord in een bepaalde taal voorkomt. Hoe kleiner het getal, hoe vaker het woord wordt gebruikt. De meest gebruikte woorden variëren meestal van ongeveer 1 tot 4000. Deze belangrijkheidsindex helpt je te focussen op de meest nuttige woorden tijdens je taal leerproces.
De frequentie- en belangrijkheidsindex van woorden geeft aan hoe vaak een woord in een bepaalde taal voorkomt. Hoe kleiner het getal, hoe vaker het woord wordt gebruikt. De meest gebruikte woorden variëren meestal van ongeveer 1 tot 4000. Deze belangrijkheidsindex helpt je te focussen op de meest nuttige woorden tijdens je taal leerproces.
Attention -
The act of focusing one's mind on something or someone
Voorbeeld: Please pay attention to the teacher during the lecture.
Gebruik: formalContext: educational settings, professional environments
Opmerking: Often used in instructions, lectures, or when someone needs to concentrate on a specific task.
Consideration or thoughtfulness towards someone or something
Voorbeeld: The company values customer attention and satisfaction.
Gebruik: formalContext: business, customer service
Opmerking: Refers to giving importance or care to a person or matter, often seen in customer-oriented contexts.
A demonstration of interest or responsiveness
Voorbeeld: Her performance on stage captured the audience's attention.
Gebruik: formal/informalContext: entertainment, public speaking
Opmerking: Can refer to captivating an audience or engaging with someone's ideas or actions.
Military usage: The act of being ready to respond to a command or signal
Voorbeeld: The soldiers stood at attention during the general's speech.
Gebruik: formalContext: military, formal ceremonies
Opmerking: Specific to military contexts, indicating readiness and respect for authority.
Synoniemen van Attention
focus
To concentrate or pay particular attention to something.
Voorbeeld: Please focus on the instructions to complete the task accurately.
Opmerking: Focus implies directing attention towards a specific point or task.
concentration
The act of focusing one's attention on a particular object or task.
Voorbeeld: Her concentration was unwavering as she worked on the intricate puzzle.
Opmerking: Concentration emphasizes the mental effort of focusing attention.
awareness
Being conscious or informed about something.
Voorbeeld: Increasing awareness of environmental issues is crucial for sustainable living.
Opmerking: Awareness suggests a broader sense of understanding beyond just paying attention.
vigilance
Alertness and watchfulness in detecting and avoiding danger or risk.
Voorbeeld: Security guards need to maintain vigilance to prevent unauthorized access.
Opmerking: Vigilance implies a state of readiness and caution in addition to attention.
Uitdrukkingen en veelvoorkomende zinsdelen van Attention
pay attention
To focus or concentrate on something.
Voorbeeld: Please pay attention in class so you don't miss important information.
Opmerking: This phrase implies actively focusing on something rather than just passively receiving it.
attention to detail
Being thorough and careful in completing tasks or noticing small things.
Voorbeeld: Her success as a designer is attributed to her meticulous attention to detail.
Opmerking: This phrase emphasizes the importance of being thorough and meticulous in one's work.
draw attention
To cause someone to notice or focus on something.
Voorbeeld: The bright colors of the painting draw attention to the focal point.
Opmerking: This phrase refers to attracting notice or focus to a specific thing or aspect.
call attention to
To bring something to the notice or consideration of others.
Voorbeeld: The report calls attention to the urgent need for better infrastructure.
Opmerking: This phrase is used to highlight or point out specific issues or topics for consideration.
attract attention
To cause others to notice or become interested in something.
Voorbeeld: The sudden loud noise attracted the attention of everyone in the room.
Opmerking: This phrase refers to capturing or engaging others' interest or focus.
attention span
The length of time a person can concentrate on a task without becoming distracted.
Voorbeeld: Young children often have a short attention span, so activities need to be engaging.
Opmerking: This phrase specifically refers to the duration of focused concentration.
attention seeker
Someone who tries to attract attention to themselves, often in a disruptive or excessive manner.
Voorbeeld: She always dresses in a way that makes her an attention seeker at parties.
Opmerking: This phrase describes a person's behavior of seeking notice or recognition, sometimes in a negative way.
Dagelijkse (slang) uitdrukkingen van Attention
Eyes peeled
To be watchful or vigilant, to pay close attention to something.
Voorbeeld: Keep your eyes peeled for any suspicious activity.
Opmerking: The slang term 'eyes peeled' is more informal and visually descriptive compared to the original term 'attention.'
Heads up
To inform or warn someone about something in advance.
Voorbeeld: Just a heads up, the meeting has been rescheduled to tomorrow.
Opmerking: While 'heads up' conveys a signal to be alert or attentive, it is less formal than 'attention.'
Keep an eye out
To watch or look out for something with attentiveness.
Voorbeeld: Can you keep an eye out for the delivery truck? It should be here soon.
Opmerking: The slang term 'keep an eye out' emphasizes visual alertness and is more colloquial compared to 'attention.'
Stay on the ball
To remain attentive, focused, and alert to effectively handle tasks.
Voorbeeld: You need to stay on the ball to succeed in this project.
Opmerking: The slang term 'stay on the ball' suggests continuous vigilance and readiness, similar to 'attention' but with a more dynamic connotation.
Attention - Voorbeelden
Attention, please!
He paid close attention to the instructions.
The flashing red light is an attention signal.
Grammatica van Attention
Attention - Zelfstandig naamwoord (Noun) / Zelfstandig naamwoord, enkelvoudig of massa (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: attention
Vervoegingen
Zelfstandig naamwoord, meervoud (Noun, plural): attentions, attention
Zelfstandig naamwoord, enkelvoudig of massa (Noun, singular or mass): attention
Lettergrepen, Woordafbreking en Klemtoon
attention bevat 3 lettergrepen: at • ten • tion
Fonetische transcriptie: ə-ˈten(t)-shən
at ten tion , ə ˈten(t) shən (De rode lettergreep is benadrukt)
Attention - Belangrijkheid en gebruiksfrequentie
De frequentie- en belangrijkheidsindex van woorden geeft aan hoe vaak een woord in een bepaalde taal voorkomt. Hoe kleiner het getal, hoe vaker het woord wordt gebruikt. De meest gebruikte woorden variëren meestal van ongeveer 1 tot 4000.
attention: 700 - 800 (Extreem Veelvoorkomend).
Deze belangrijkheidsindex helpt je te focussen op de meest nuttige woorden tijdens je taal leerproces.
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