pay attention to

idiom

: to concentrate on
Pay (close/careful) attention to what she says.

Examples of pay attention to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Best known for playing Erica Kane on ABC’s soap opera for over forty years, Lucci has since adopted a new role as a heart health advocate, urging women to pay attention to symptoms and seek treatment. Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026 An audience trying its best to pay attention to the ant farm. Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026 This feels like a heavyweight fight that the entire state will pay attention to over the next two seasons. Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026 The bedding expert says to pay attention to these factors when selecting your pillows, too, as getting the feel right is imperative to delivering the right level of comfort. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pay attention to

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Pay attention to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pay%20attention%20to. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster