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Distract from Meaning in English

expression

dɪˈstɹækt/ /ˈfɹəm
dih-STRAKT frum
dɪstɹˈækt/ /fɹˈɒm
dis-TRAKT from

Definição

To take someone's attention away from something; to prevent someone from focusing on a particular thing.

Uso & Nuances

Used in both formal and informal contexts. Common patterns: 'distract from work', 'noise distracted me from studying'. Often followed by a noun or gerund. Do not confuse with 'distract' (general) – 'distract from' always specifies what attention is being drawn away from.

Frases de Exemplo

Please don't distract from my homework.

basic

The noise distracted from the movie.

basic

Her laughter distracted from the serious discussion.

basic

Try to ignore your phone so it doesn't distract from your work.

natural

Bright colors can sometimes distract from a simple design.

natural

He kept making jokes to distract from his nervousness.

natural