Simple meaning
What does Distraction mean?
Distraction means something that breaks focus.
Dictionary definition
Distraction means something that pulls your attention away from what you need to focus on.
Example sentences
Distraction in a sentence
easy
In class, we learned what distraction means.
medium
Our reading and writing activities used distraction in a clear context.
hard
Understanding distraction helped us explain ideas better in classroom discussion.
Synonyms
Words like Distraction
interruptionSomething that stops focus briefly.
diversionAttention moved to something else.
disturbanceSomething that breaks concentration.
Antonyms
Opposite words
focusSteady attention on one task.
concentrationStrong directed attention.
Word family
Distraction word family
Base word
distraction
noun
distraction
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does distraction mean?
Distraction means something that pulls attention away.
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