Plural of attention
regular plural
The plural of attention is attentions.
Forms of attention
| Singular | attention /əˈtɛn.ʃn̩/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | attentions |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Attentions in a sentence
- For some time past I have been the recipient of very marked attentions from a young lady.1910, Stephen Leacock, “How to Avoid Getting Married,”, in Literary Lapses
- Won Li's attentions moved to the weblike purlicue between my thumb and forefinger.2003, Suzann Ledbetter, A Lady Never Trifles with Thieves, →ISBN, page 136. From the entry purlicue
- These sedulous attentions would be wasted on male plants, which are worse than useless in sinsemilla production.2001, Michael Pollan, “Desire: Intoxication/Plant: Marijuana”, in The Botany of Desire: A Plant’s-Eye View of the World, New York, N.Y.…. From the entry sedulous
- She-male garter snakes exploit the amorous attentions of other males to warm up.2001, R. Shine, B. Phillips, H. Waye, M. LeMaster, R. T. Mason, Benefits of female mimicry in snakes, in Nature (414, 267). From the entry shemale
- The attentions of passionate spinsters were an occupational hazard for all members of the clergy.1988, Susan Howatch, Glittering Images, →ISBN, page 10. From the entry occupational hazard
Meaning of attention
- noun Mental focus.
- noun An action or remark expressing concern for or interest in someone or something, especially romantic interest.
- noun A state of alertness in the standing position.
Questions about the plural of attention
- What is the plural of attention?
- The plural of attention is attentions.
- Is attention countable?
- Attention is a countable and uncountable noun.
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