distract
Translation
to distract, to divert
Examples
The loud music distracted me from my work.
The loud music distracted me from my work.
Don't distract the driver.
Don't distract the driver.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) ((from sth.)) to take (sb.'s) attention away from (sth.) The loud music distracted me from my work.
((sb.)) to take (sb.'s) attention away Don't distract the driver.
Similar Words
Synonyms: divert, sidetrack; Antonyms: focus, concentrate
Etymology
From Latin 'dis-' (apart) and 'trahere' (to draw, pull). It means to 'pull' someone's attention 'apart' or away.
Memory Tips
Think of a tractor 'pulling' (tract) your attention 'away' (dis-).