Warning vs. Attention

Warning vs. Attention — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Warning and Attention

Warningnoun

a message informing of danger

Attentionnoun

(uncountable) Mental focus.

Please direct your attention to the following words.

Warningnoun

cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger)

Attentionnoun

(countable) An action or remark expressing concern for or interest in someone or something, especially romantic interest.

Warningadjective

serving to warn;

shook a monitory finger at himan exemplary jail sentence

Attentionnoun

A state of alertness in the standing position.

The company will now come to attention.
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Attentioninterjection

(military) Used as a command to bring soldiers to the attention position.

Attentionnoun

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

Attentionnoun

the work of caring for or attending to someone or something;

no medical care was requiredthe old car needed constant attention

Attentionnoun

a general interest that leads people to want to know more;

She was the center of attention

Attentionnoun

a courteous act indicating affection;

she tried to win his heart with her many attentions

Attentionnoun

the faculty or power of mental concentration;

keeping track of all the details requires your complete attention
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Attentionnoun

a motionless erect stance with arms at the sides and feet together; assumed by military personnel during drill or review;

the troops stood at attention