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distraction

dis·trac·tion

distraction

 
pronunciation:
dih straek shn
features:
Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
part of speech: noun
definition 1: the act of distracting or the state of being distracted.
In the middle of the lecture, the professor suddenly became lost in distraction.
synonyms:
absent-mindedness, abstraction, preoccupation
antonyms:
concentration
similar words:
confusion, diversion
definition 2: someone or something that distracts, confuses, or diverts.
With so many distractions, it is difficult to concentrate.
synonyms:
diversion
similar words:
amusement, disruption, disturbance, divertissement, entertainment, pastime, relief
definition 3: great mental or emotional distress.
The divorce drove him to distraction.
synonyms:
distress, upset
similar words:
desperation, frenzy, madness
Word Combinations  About this feature
adjective + (n.)distraction absurd, added, annoyed, annoying, anxious, auditory, cognitive, constant, costly, curious, dangerous, delicious, devoid, driving, everyday, fatal, grateful, irritating, mass, mild, minimal, minor, momentary, noisy, occasional, off-track, outside, peripheral, persistent, petty, pleasant, prone, silly, temporary, unnecessary, unwanted, unwelcome, visual, welcome  [See all][See only the most frequent]
verb + (n.)distraction afford, avoid, block, bore, cause, distract, drive, drown, eliminate, escape, filter, free, ignore, minimize, remove, resist, shed, strip
(n.)distraction + verb abound, concentrate, cope, crowd, divert, drift, interfere, lure, pose, sneak
noun + (n.)distraction Help absence, advantage, appetite, concentration, cone, controversy, digression, diversion, driver, fatigue, humor, interruption, noise, resistance, weapon
Word Parts  About this feature
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