Below you will find example sentences with "pay attention". The examples show how this phrase is used in natural context and which words often surround it.

Pay Attention in a sentence

Corpus data

  • Displayed example sentences: 20
  • Discovered as a combination around: attention
  • Corpus frequency in the collocation scan: 16
  • Phrase length: 2 words
  • Average sentence length: 26.3 words

Words in this phrase

pay attention

Meanings of words in this phrase

  • pay can mean: To give money or other compensation to in exchange for goods or services. Common word
  • attention can mean: Mental focus. Common word

Sentence profile

  • Phrase position: 4 start, 13 middle, 3 end
  • Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Usage patterns

These patterns show short text windows around the phrase in the example sentences:

additionally pay attention to details 1× as we pay attention to the 1× decide to pay attention to the 1× didn t pay attention to it 1× don t pay attention or abide 1× elected republicans pay attention to the 1× gatherings please pay attention especially during 1× going to pay attention to what 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

a i didn 1× a tiered wage 1× additionally pay attention 1× after years of 1× and now pew 1× announcing the new 1×

Common sentence endings:

and supporting you 1× attention to it 1× best possible manner 1× building control regulations 1× control is weak 1× her siphon skill 1×

Context words

These words often appear near this phrase in the example sentences:

paying 3× new 2× having 2× national 2× stories 2× others 2× control 2× now 2× half 2× millions 2× good 2× netherlands 2×

Related phrases

equal pay pay tribute paying attention pay rise medical attention pay dispute

Phrases around this combination

Other phrases discovered around attention:

paying attention 13× medical attention 9×

Just before it in the phrase index:

paul walker paul simon paul police paul minn paul kelly patron saint

Just after it in the phrase index:

pay dispute pay rise pay tribute paying attention paying off paying taxes

Other phrases with the same pattern

Same start:

pay tribute pay rise pay dispute

Same ending:

paying attention medical attention

Corpus analysis

  • The phrase "pay attention" has 2 words and usually appears in the middle in these examples. The average sentence has 26.3 words and is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around this phrase, patterns and context words such as additionally pay attention to details, as we pay attention to the, paying, new and having stand out.
  • In the phrase index, this combination connects with equal pay, pay tribute, paying attention, paying attention and medical attention, linking the page to nearby combinations.

Example types with pay attention

This selection groups the examples by length and sentence type, making usage of the full phrase easier to scan:

Short example sentences

A: I didn’t pay attention to it. (8 words)

And now Pew Research Center reports a declining percentage even pay attention to the news. (15 words)

Beating The Ascended in is not difficult if players pay attention to her Siphon skill. (15 words)

Longer example sentences

In this new one, since we're having our attention hijacked all the time by commercial interests (who are compelled by "competition" to make hay while the sun shines), the key for us ordinary folks is to pay attention to paying attention. (42 words)

After years of watching the door, you can get real good at reading body language if you pay attention, and with about 75% accuracy, I can pick out who I will tossing out of the place later as they walk in. (41 words)

Announcing the new rules in September, the Netherlands’ transport minister Mark Harbers said that “aviation can bring the Netherlands a lot that’s good, as long as we pay attention to the negative effects for people that live near the airport”. (41 words)

Example sentences (20)

In this new one, since we're having our attention hijacked all the time by commercial interests (who are compelled by "competition" to make hay while the sun shines), the key for us ordinary folks is to pay attention to paying attention.

In the meantime, Miller advises residents to pay attention to to prepare for any flooding in advance, as well as pay attention to any advisories or warnings issued by the National Weather Service.

While I definitely pay attention to every minute of every Philadelphia City Council meeting, I pay the most attention to Public Comment.

Truth is, few elected Republicans pay attention to the platform, and pay far more attention to voters in their district.

So pay attention to what you pay attention to—the images, thoughts, feelings, fears, beliefs, stories that you tell yourself (or stories you believe that others have told you)—and consider if those things are serving and supporting you.

Despite paying enough attention to the world to come up with very sharp comedic acts, Midge doesn't really seem to pay attention that much in general.

We aren't that great at paying attention to what we decide to pay attention to — the voluntary control is weak.

A tiered wage system introduced a disparity in pay, something the Co-op’s union would not tolerate, and now the Saskatoon store must pay attention.

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Half the posters on here complain because these guys make millions – we pay for them and pay attention to them so they can make those millions.

According to the former president, Nigeria has a systemic failure, where those who are putting up buildings don’t pay attention or abide by the building control regulations.

Additionally, pay attention to details such as framing and lighting, ensuring your art is presented professionally and in the best possible manner.

After years of watching the door, you can get real good at reading body language if you pay attention, and with about 75% accuracy, I can pick out who I will tossing out of the place later as they walk in.

A: I didn’t pay attention to it.

And now Pew Research Center reports a declining percentage even pay attention to the news.

Announcing the new rules in September, the Netherlands’ transport minister Mark Harbers said that “aviation can bring the Netherlands a lot that’s good, as long as we pay attention to the negative effects for people that live near the airport”.

Another user warned others about the risks of attending festive gatherings: "Please pay attention especially during the holidays when people will be having parties, gathering in groups, travelling, shopping, etc.

As they grow up you pay attention to the different places they live in as time passes by.

As we enter the year's second half, pay attention to these trends and developments in the market.

Beating The Ascended in is not difficult if players pay attention to her Siphon skill.

But even Smith, who’s a serious champion and has a formidable profession at Augusta National, is probably going to pay attention to what you’d anticipate from a participant along with his resume.

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