Collocation
pay attention
Definition
to focus your mind on something and notice it carefully
'pay attention' is a common English collocation. to focus your mind on something and notice it carefully
pay + attention (+ to + something)
“Please pay attention to the safety instructions.”
Examples
- Please pay attention during the demonstration.
- You need to pay attention to the road when it rains.
- I was not paying attention and I missed your name.
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- The kids finally paid attention when the movie started.
- Pay attention to the details before you sign the contract.
- If you pay attention, you will hear a faint clicking sound.
- She told him to pay attention to how his comments affected others.
- We should pay attention to early warning signs of burnout.
- He paid attention to the coach's advice and improved quickly.