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What does the word attention mean?

Part of speech: noun

The act, fact, or power of attending.

Part of speech: noun

An act of courtesy; consideration; care.

Part of speech: noun

The soldierly posture of readiness.

Usage examples for attention

From morning till night-" " My brother Jack-" began Phyllis, but the bird paid no attention. – Stories of Birds by Lenore Elizabeth Mulets
Always when you come in you give me a kiss, but to- day you don't pay any attention at all to me!... – Maximina by Armando Palacio ValdÃ©s
Old Maisie's attention was still on the mill- model. – When Ghost Meets Ghost by William Frend De Morgan