distraction

US /dɪˈstrækʃən/

UK /dɪˈstrækʃn/

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n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Something drawing your attention away from
The children's singing at the school next door was a huge distraction for him as he tried to work
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Enjoyable thing to help you forget your problems
Watching television was a distraction after a day of hard work
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Something that is intended to take someone's attention away from something important.
The fire was started as a distraction, to allow them to rob the bank.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A state of mental unrest or agitation.
He sought distraction from his worries by going to the cinema.

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