English

distract

dɪˈstrækt, dɪsˈtɹækt
Meaning: to take someone's attention away from what they are doing
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: dɪsˈtɹækt

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base distract
3rd person singular present distracts
Present participle distracting
Past distracted
Will future will distract
Going-to future going to distract
Imperative negative don't distract / do not distract

Example

Loud noises often distract students while they are studying.
Loud noises often distract students while they are studying.

Usage Notes

Frequently used with the preposition 'from' (distract someone from a task).

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