ஆங்கிலம்

preoccupation

gb/pɹiˌɑkjəpˈeɪʃən/ us/pɹiˌɑkjəpˈeɪʃən/
C1 ஆங்கிலம்
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
பெயர்ச்சொல் C1 state
1

constant focus or worry

when you keep thinking about something a lot and can’t stop

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [someone]'s preoccupation with [something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Don’t confuse with occupation (a job). A preoccupation is a strong mental focus, often a worry or obsession.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
obsession (usually stronger and more extreme.) | fixation (suggests an unhealthy or rigid focus.) | concern (often weaker and more general.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
indifference (lack of interest or concern.) | detachment (emotional distance and lack of involvement.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
a preoccupation with |deep preoccupation |growing preoccupation |constant preoccupation |obsessive preoccupation |preoccupation about |preoccupation over |preoccupation that |a preoccupation for |fuel a preoccupation
கருப்பொருள்கள்
emotions |mental_health |daily_life
உதாரணங்கள்
  • Her preoccupation with what other people thought made it hard for her to relax.
  • The report reflects a growing preoccupation with online safety.
  • He spoke distractedly, his mind still in preoccupation with the exam results.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • I have a preoccupation with my health.
  • Her preoccupation with work is strong.
பெயர்ச்சொல் C1 abstract
2

main thing someone focuses on

the main thing someone thinks about and cares about

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [something] is [someone]'s preoccupation
பொதுவான தவறு:
In this meaning, preoccupation can be a topic or activity (not only a worried feeling).
இணைச்சொற்கள்
priority (emphasizes importance and choice more than mental absorption.) | interest (often more positive and less intense.) | focus (emphasizes where attention is directed.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
sidelight (something minor compared with what is central.) | afterthought (something considered late and not important.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
main preoccupation |primary preoccupation |chief preoccupation |his preoccupation |her preoccupation |a lifelong preoccupation |a constant preoccupation |become a preoccupation |remain a preoccupation |a preoccupation for
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily_life |work |education
உதாரணங்கள்
  • For many students, finding a job after graduation is a major preoccupation.
  • In retirement, gardening became his new preoccupation.
  • Her preoccupation these days is getting the business profitable.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • My main preoccupation is my family.
  • Saving money is his preoccupation.
பெயர்ச்சொல் formal C2 state
3

being busy with something

being busy with something

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: because of [someone]'s preoccupation with [something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
This meaning is less common; in modern English it often overlaps with the idea of mental absorption.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
busyness (more about having a lot to do than about attention.) | engagement (can suggest active involvement rather than distraction.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
availability (having time and attention free for other things.) | leisure (free time and lack of pressing duties.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
current preoccupation |temporary preoccupation |complete preoccupation |preoccupation with work |preoccupation with duties |preoccupation prevented |preoccupation left little time |preoccupation meant that |preoccupation led to |preoccupation distracted
கருப்பொருள்கள்
work |daily_life
உதாரணங்கள்
  • His preoccupation with the new project left him little time for friends.
  • Because of her preoccupation with paperwork, she missed the start of the meeting.
  • Their preoccupation with daily survival made long-term planning difficult.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • My preoccupation with work is high today.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
preoccupation
IPA
GB/pɹiˌɑkjəpˈeɪʃən/
US/pɹiˌɑkjəpˈeɪʃən/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
pre - oc - cu - pa - tion (5 அசைகள்)
Stress on 4th syllable (pa)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Noun
  • Base: preoccupation
  • Plural: preoccupation, preoccupations
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
preoccupations noun
Core family
preoccupy verb C1 preoccupied adjective
Related words
occupy verb B1 occupation noun A2 occupied adjective occupant noun B1 occupational adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
unoccupied adjective B2
Advanced or less common
occupancy noun B2 occupier noun preoccupying adjective
சொற்றொடர்கள்

a national preoccupation

1
/ə nˈæʃnəl pɹiˌɑkjəpˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase formal

countrywide obsession topic

a topic that many people in a country care about a lot

உதாரணங்கள்
  • For months, the election became a national preoccupation.
  • In some places, the weather is a national preoccupation.
  • Housing costs have turned into a national preoccupation.

become a preoccupation

1
/bɪkˈʌm ə pɹiˌɑkjəpˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase

start to dominate attention

to start thinking about something a lot

உதாரணங்கள்
  • After the break-in, home security became a preoccupation for the whole street.
  • As the deadline approached, the presentation became a preoccupation.
  • With time, his irritation became a preoccupation he couldn’t shake.

one's main preoccupation

1
/wˈʌnz mˈeɪn pɹiˌɑkjəpˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase

most important focus

the most important thing for someone right now

உதாரணங்கள்
  • Her main preoccupation is keeping her kids safe online.
  • At the moment, my main preoccupation is paying the rent.
  • During the campaign, their main preoccupation was winning undecided voters.

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