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attraction

at·trac·tion

attraction

 
 
pronunciation:
traek shn
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: the act or power of attracting.
Magnetic attraction is a powerful force.
antonyms:
repulsion
similar words:
appeal, call, magnetism
definition 2: some quality or thing that draws a person or thing near; that which attracts.
The beach is this area's primary attraction.
 
similar words:
bait, charm, draw, feature
definition 3: an event that draws popular attention.
The newspaper listed the coming attractions at the movies.
similar words:
draw
definition 4: the state or fact of being attracted (often fol. by "to").
The bird's attraction to shiny objects is well-known.
antonyms:
aversion, repulsion
similar words:
desire, gravitation
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