Definition:
attention is a noun that defines the cognitive process of selectively concentrating on one aspect of the environment while ignoring other things. Attention helps us to stay focused on our goals and tasks, and to be mindful of our environment. It is also used to refer to the state of being attentive; for example, when someone is giving a presentation, they may ask the audience to 'please pay attention.'
Rules:
attention can refer to alertness, focus, listenance, providing care, solicitude, etc. It is used to describe the feeling of awareness or concentration, and can be used in both singular and plural form; for example, 'The teacher gave her attention to the student' or 'The teacher gave her attentions to the students.'
Examples:
1. Please pay attention during the presentation.
2. She asked for my attention and I was happy to oblige.
3. I need to focus my attention if I want to get this project done on time.