🙃distract

verb
/dɪˈstrækt/

Meaning

to take someone's attention away from what they are doing or focusing on

Example Sentences

The loud noise distracted her during the exam.

Example Expressions

easily distracted

Synonyms

divert, sidetrack, disturb, interrupt, absorb

Antonyms

focus, concentrate, attend

Collocations

distract attention, distract someone, distract from, distract easily

More Example Sentences

He felt too distracted to answer quickly.

She was too distracted to finish the email.

They were too distracted to enjoy the movie.

She is focused enough to avoid distractions.

They are too distracted to notice the details.

We rarely manage not to get distracted online.

He was disciplined enough to avoid distractions.

We got too distracted to continue the discussion.

He learned to avoid distractions naturally over time.

Her phone settings prevent her from getting distracted.

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