Definition
to pay attention: to listen carefully, to concentrate, to apply yourself
Please pay attention to the following instructions. You must read them carefully.
Pay attention to the announcement. It's full of important information.
- "You signed the paperwork when you joined the company, but I guess you weren't paying attention!"
- "Do try and pay attention next time, hmm."
- "Susie : Mr. Delavigne, if you've paid any attention to current events, you would know the mega-popular sportswear company, "Shmike", has suffered terribly in the public eye."
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