attraction
gb/ətɹˈækʃən/ us/ətɹˈækʃən/
B1
Inglês
~ 5500
Aceções
0 aceções
Nome
B1
property
1
appealing or interesting quality
A special quality that makes people like something or want it.
Padrão de uso:
[something] has (a certain) attraction for [someone]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use *attraction* when they mean *attractive*. Use *attraction* for the thing or quality ("The city’s main attraction"), and *attractive* as an adjective ("The city is very attractive").
Sinónimos
appeal (Very close in meaning; slightly more common in everyday speech.)
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charm (Suggests a warmer, more personal or pleasant attraction.)
Antónimos
repulsion (Emphasizes a strong feeling of being pushed away or disgusted instead of drawn in.)
Colocações
have a certain attraction
|hold little attraction
|main attraction
|added attraction
|special attraction
|great attraction
Temas
daily life
|emotions
|culture
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- The main attraction of the job is the chance to travel abroad.
- City life has a strong attraction for many young people.
- For me, the attraction of the plan is its simplicity.
- Working from home holds little attraction for him.
- The beach is one of the island’s biggest attractions in summer.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The low price is the biggest attraction of this phone.
- This small town has a quiet attraction for writers and artists.
- The new café has a special attraction for students.
- The idea has a certain attraction, but it may not work.
- Fast internet is an important attraction for people who work online.
Nome
B2
state
2
romantic or sexual interest
A feeling that you like someone in a romantic or sexual way.
Padrão de uso:
feel (a strong) attraction to/toward [someone]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes say "I have an attraction on him" instead of "I feel an attraction to him" or "I am attracted to him." Use: "I feel an attraction to X" or "I am attracted to X."
Sinónimos
desire (Often stronger and more physical, sometimes suggesting longing.)
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chemistry (Informal; suggests a natural, mutual attraction between people.)
Antónimos
indifference (Shows a lack of interest or attraction toward someone.)
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aversion (Suggests a feeling of dislike or wanting to avoid someone.)
Colocações
sexual attraction
|physical attraction
|strong attraction
|mutual attraction
|instant attraction
|feel an attraction
Temas
emotions
|relationships
Exemplos
- There was an instant attraction between them when they first met.
- Over time, the sexual attraction in their relationship began to fade.
- He feels a strong attraction to her but is afraid to say anything.
- The mutual attraction was obvious to everyone at the party.
- She tried to ignore her attraction toward her coworker.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- I felt a strong attraction to him when I saw him.
- There is a clear attraction between the two actors in the film.
- He tried to hide his attraction to his best friend.
- They said their marriage started with a sudden attraction.
- She did not feel any attraction toward him.
Nome
B1
entity
3
place or event people go to
A place or event that many people visit because it is fun or interesting.
Padrão de uso:
[place] is a major attraction for [group]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes say *"touristic attraction"* instead of *"tourist attraction"*. The natural phrase is "tourist attraction."
Sinónimos
sight (Common in travel; often used for places tourists visit.)
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highlight (Focuses on the best or most memorable part of a visit or event.)
Colocações
tourist attraction
|major attraction
|main attraction
|star attraction
|top attraction
|local attraction
Temas
travel
|entertainment
|culture
|arts_entertainment
Exemplos
- The Eiffel Tower is the most famous tourist attraction in Paris.
- The new roller coaster is the main attraction at the theme park.
- This small museum is a popular local attraction.
- The concert’s star attraction was a world‑famous singer.
- Historic buildings are a major attraction for visitors to the city.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The zoo is a big tourist attraction in our town.
- The beach is the main attraction of this island.
- This park is a popular attraction for families.
- The new show is the star attraction at the festival.
- Old castles are important attractions in this country.
Nome
technical
B2
entity
4
force that pulls objects together
A physical force that pulls two things toward each other.
Padrão de uso:
the attraction between [two objects]
Sinónimos
pull (Informal, general word for a force drawing something closer.)
Antónimos
repulsion (Refers to a force that pushes objects away from each other.)
Colocações
magnetic attraction
|gravitational attraction
|force of attraction
|electrostatic attraction
|attraction between particles
|attraction between charges
Temas
science
|education
Exemplos
- Gravity is the attraction between objects that have mass.
- There is a strong magnetic attraction between the two poles.
- The experiment shows the attraction between positively and negatively charged particles.
- At very small distances, the force of attraction becomes extremely strong.
- The attraction between the molecules holds the material together.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- There is a natural attraction between the Earth and the Moon.
- A magnet shows attraction between opposite poles.
- The attraction between the two objects becomes weaker when they are far apart.
- In physics class we learned about the attraction between charges.
- The force of attraction keeps the planets in orbit.
Nome
B2
state
5
interest or pull toward something
A feeling that you like or are pulled toward an activity, idea, or thing, not a person.
Padrão de uso:
feel an attraction to/toward [something]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse this sense with the physical place sense and say things like "My attraction is to music" when they mean the feeling. It is more natural to say "I have an attraction to music" or simply "I am attracted to music" or "I like music very much."
Sinónimos
interest (More general and neutral; not as strong as attraction.)
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pull (Metaphorical; suggests something seems to draw you toward it.)
Antónimos
dislike (Shows a negative feeling instead of a positive pull.)
Colocações
attraction to risk
|attraction to danger
|strong attraction to
|develop an attraction to
|lifelong attraction to
|feel an attraction to
Temas
emotions
|preferences
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- She has always felt a strong attraction to city life.
- His attraction to risk made him a successful but unpredictable investor.
- Over the years he developed an attraction to minimalist design.
- The book explores our strange attraction to stories about crime.
- Her attraction to the sea began when she was a child.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- He feels a strong attraction to classical music.
- She has an attraction to big cities and busy streets.
- I do not understand my attraction to this strange movie.
- Over time, he developed an attraction to simple living.
- Her attraction to danger worries her parents.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
attraction
IPA
GB/ətɹˈækʃən/
US/ətɹˈækʃən/
Sílabas e acento
at - trac - tion (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (trac)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: attraction
- Plural: attraction, attractions
Família de palavras
Forms
attractions
noun
Core family
attract
verb A2
attractive
adjective A2
Related words
attractively
adverb
attractiveness
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
unattractive
adjective B2
Expressões
law of attraction
1/lˈɔ əv ətɹˈækʃən/
fixed phrase
belief that thoughts shape reality
A popular idea that if you think positively, good things will come to you, and if you think negatively, bad things will come.
Exemplos
- Some self‑help books are based on the law of attraction.
- She believes in the law of attraction and tries to focus on positive thoughts.
- Critics say the law of attraction ignores real‑world problems like poverty.
main attraction
1/mˈeɪn ətɹˈækʃən/
fixed phrase
most important or exciting feature
The most important or most exciting thing in a place or event.
Exemplos
- The main attraction of the festival is the fireworks show.
- For many visitors, the main attraction is the castle at the top of the hill.
- The band was clearly the main attraction of the evening.
mutual attraction
1/mjˈut͡ʃuəl ətɹˈækʃən/
fixed phrase
two‑way romantic attraction
A romantic or sexual attraction that both people feel for each other.
Exemplos
- There was a clear mutual attraction, but they decided to stay friends.
- Their relationship started with mutual attraction and shared interests.
- The story is about the mutual attraction between two coworkers.
physical attraction
1/fˈɪzɪkəl ətɹˈækʃən/
fixed phrase
attraction based on appearance
A feeling that you like someone mainly because of how they look.
Exemplos
- Their relationship began with physical attraction but grew into something deeper.
- Physical attraction can be strong at first, but it may not last.
- He said there was no physical attraction, only a good friendship.
sexual attraction
1/sˈɛkʃuəl ətɹˈækʃən/
fixed phrase
Feeling drawn to someone sexually
When you feel you want to be sexual with someone.
Exemplos
- Sexual attraction can be immediate or develop over time.
- Sexual attraction is an important part of many romantic relationships.
- They felt a strong sexual attraction toward each other.
- There was a strong sexual attraction between the two characters in the movie.
- They talked openly about sexual attraction and consent in the workshop.
tourist attraction
1/tˈʊɹɪst ətɹˈækʃən/
fixed phrase
Place popular with visitors
A place that many people visit when they are traveling for fun.
Exemplos
- The Eiffel Tower is the most famous tourist attraction in Paris.
- The Great Wall of China is a major tourist attraction.
- The museum has become a major tourist attraction in the city.
- This small village has become a popular tourist attraction in recent years.
- They are building a new museum to create another tourist attraction for the city.