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The loud music became a distraction during homework.
What does Distraction mean?
Distraction means something that breaks focus.
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Distraction means something that pulls your attention away from what you need to focus on.
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Put away your phone if it is a distraction.
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A distraction pulls attention away from the task.
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What does distraction mean?
Distraction means something that breaks focus.
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Which choice is closest in meaning to distraction?
The choice "interruption" is closest in meaning because distraction means something that breaks focus.
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Which choice is the best antonym or contrast for distraction?
The choice "focus" is a strong contrast because distraction means something that breaks focus.
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MeaningDistraction means something that breaks focus.
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Synonyms
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interruptionSomething that stops focus briefly.
diversionAttention moved to something else.
disturbanceSomething that breaks concentration.
Antonyms
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focusSteady attention on one task.
concentrationStrong directed attention.
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