distraction
21distraction — /di strak sheuhn/, n. 1. the act of distracting. 2. the state of being distracted. 3. mental distress or derangement: That child will drive me to distraction. 4. that which distracts, divides the attention, or prevents concentration: The… …
22distraction — noun 1》 a thing that diverts someone s attention. 2》 a thing offering recreation or entertainment. 3》 an agitated mental state: her air of distraction. Phrases to distraction almost to a state of madness: she loved him to distraction …
23distraction */ — UK [dɪˈstrækʃ(ə)n] / US noun Word forms distraction : singular distraction plural distractions 1) [countable/uncountable] something that gets your attention and prevents you from concentrating on something else We have work to do and it is… …
24distraction — noun Date: 15th century 1. the act of distracting or the state of being distracted; especially mental confusion < driven to distraction > 2. something that distracts; especially amusement < a harmless distraction > • …
25distraction — noun /dɪsˈtɹækʃən/ a) Something that distracts. Poking ones eye is a good distraction from a hurting toe. b) The process of being distracted. We have to reduce distraction in class if we want students to achieve good results …
26distraction — dis|trac|tion [ dı strækʃən ] noun * 1. ) count or uncount something that gets your attention and prevents you from concentrating on something else: We have work to do and it is essential that there are no distractions. 2. ) count FORMAL an… …
27distraction — noun 1 (C, U) something that makes you stop paying attention to what you are doing: I have to study in the library there are too many distractions at home. 2 (C) a pleasant and not very serious activity that you do for amusement 3 drive sb to… …
28distraction — noun 1) a distraction from the real issues Syn: diversion, interruption, disturbance, interference, hindrance 2) frivolous distractions Syn: amusement, entertainment, diversion, recreation, leisure pursuit, divertis …
29distraction — n. 1 a the act of distracting, esp. the mind. b something that distracts; an interruption. 2 a relaxation from work; an amusement. 3 a lack of concentration. 4 confusion; perplexity. 5 frenzy; madness. Phrases and idioms: to distraction almost to …
30distraction — noun 1) a distraction from the real issues Syn: diversion, interruption, disturbance, interference 2) frivolous distractions Syn: amusement, entertainment, diversion, recreation, pastime, leisure pursuit …
