Meaning of the word "pay attention (to)" in English

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pay attention (to)

US /peɪ əˈten.ʃən (tuː)/
UK /peɪ əˈten.ʃən (tuː)/
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Phrase

1.

to listen to, watch, or consider something or someone carefully

Example:
Please pay attention to the instructions.
You need to pay attention to what your teacher says.
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