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The loud noise can distract the class.
What does Distract mean?
Distract means take attention away.
Dictionary definition
To take someone's attention away from what they are doing or thinking about.
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Distract in a sentence
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I turned off the game so it would not distract me from studying.
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Writers sometimes use a surprising event to distract readers from an important clue.
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What does distract mean?
Distract means to pull someone's attention away from what they are doing.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses distract correctly?
This sentence uses distract to mean take attention away.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of distract?
Focus means keep attention on something, which is the opposite of distract.
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Distract
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WordDistract.
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MeaningDistract means take attention away.
ExampleExample: The loud noise can distract the class.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- dih · strakt
- Strongest beat
- strakt
- Ending
- strakt
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on strakt.
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Synonyms
Words like Distract
divertUse when attention is turned away.
sidetrackUse when someone is pulled away from the main task.
Antonyms
Opposite words
focusUse when attention stays on one thing.
concentrateUse when someone gives close attention.
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Word family
Distract word family
Base word
distract
verb
distracts
Takes attention away now or often.
adjective
distracted
Not focused because attention was pulled away.
noun
distraction
Something that takes attention away.
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Hint for students
Distract means take attention away.
Common mix-up
Distract is not the same as focus. Distract means distract means take attention away.
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Read this model sentence: I turned off the game so it would not distract me from studying. Clue words: turned, off, game. Underline clue words that show attention, safety, checking, or avoiding mistakes. Now write one new sentence that shows distract without using the word distract. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show distract?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "I turned off the game so it would not distract me from studying." Why does distract fit better than focus?
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