pay attention

US /peɪ əˈtɛnʃən/

UK /peɪ əˈtɛnʃən/

1.

to listen, watch, or think about something carefully

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Please pay attention to the teacher.

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You need to pay attention to the details.

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heed mind concentrate focus listen carefully

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pay attention (to)attention attentive pay pay off pay back pay television