distract
verb
How to pronounce distract?
The word distract sounds like dis-tract
/dɪ'strækt/
What is the definition of distract?
verbdraw someone's attention away from something
Examples
- The thief distracted the bystanders
verbdisturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed
What is the definition of distract?
- to draw away or divert, as the mind or attention
What is the origin of the word distract?
- The word 'distract' comes from the Latin word 'distractus', which means 'drawn apart'.
What are some synonyms of distract?
- divert
- sidetrack
- disorient
- confuse
What are some antonyms of distract?
- focus
- concentrate
- attend
- engage
How can distract be used in a sentence?
- The loud noise outside distracted me from my work.
- She tried to distract him by telling a joke.
- The flashing lights on the billboard distracted the drivers.
What part of speech is distract?
- Distract is a verb.
Can distract be used as a noun?
- No, distract is not typically used as a noun.
Can distract be used as an adjective?
- No, distract is not typically used as an adjective.
What is the present participle of distract?
- The present participle of distract is distracting.
What is the past tense of distract?
- The past tense of distract is distracted.