attention paid to something

Meaning

1. 1phraseuncountable

   the act of directing your notice, care, or effort toward a particular thing or person

   Grammar: Used as a noun phrase. It often follows verbs like 'give' or 'devote': give attention paid to detail. The phrase itself usually appears after 'the' or 'any'.

   Patterns

   • attention paid to detail
   • attention paid to safety
   • attention paid to something by someone

   The report praised the attention paid to customer complaints.

   There was little attention paid to the small print in the contract.

   Her attention paid to every detail made the event a success.

Common combinations

attention paid to detail

The manager's attention paid to detail impressed the clients.

attention paid to safety

Attention paid to safety rules prevents accidents.

little attention paid to

There was little attention paid to the warning signs.

attention paid by

The attention paid by the teacher helped the students improve.

Synonyms and how they differ

focus

Focus is more about concentrating on one thing; attention paid to something can be spread over several things.

consideration

Consideration suggests thinking carefully before deciding; attention paid to something is more about noticing or caring for it.

Opposites

Word family

attend verb

To go to or be present at an event; also to pay attention to something.

attentive adjective

Paying close attention; helpful and considerate.

attentively adverb

In a way that shows you are paying attention.

Commonly confused: attention paid to something or attention paid for?

Practice

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