Distracts Meaning in English
word · lemma: distract
dɪˈstɹækts
di-STRAKTS
dɪstɹˈækts
dis-TRAKTS
Definition
To take someone's attention away from what they are doing or thinking about.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used for negative interruption. Common with 'noise distracts', 'phone distracts me'. 'Distract' is the verb form, 'distraction' is the noun. Not used for deep emotional feelings—use 'disturb' or 'bother' in that case.
Spanish: distraePortuguese (BR): distraiPortuguese (PT): distraíChinese (Simplified): 分散注意力Chinese (Traditional): 分散注意力Hindi: ध्यान भटकाता हैArabic: يُشَتِّتBengali: বিক্ষিপ্ত করে - মনোযোগ সরিয়ে নেয়Russian: отвлекаетJapanese: 気を散らすVietnamese: làm sao nhãng - làm phân tâmKorean: 산만하게 한다 - 집중을 흐트러뜨린다Turkish: dikkatini dağıtıyorUrdu: توجہ ہٹاتا ہےIndonesian: mengganggu perhatian - mengalihkan perhatian
Example Sentences
The loud music distracts me when I study.
basic
My phone often distracts me at work.
basic
Talking to friends distracts him from his homework.
basic
She always distracts me with funny stories during meetings.
natural
Anything shiny really distracts little kids.
natural
Don’t let the noise outside distract you from your goal.
natural