Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with distraction in American Collocation
distraction
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
US
/dɪˈstrækʃ(ə)n/
not wanted or needed
annoying
irritating
unhelpful
unnecessary
unwanted
unwelcome
Many teachers see mobile phones as an unwelcome distraction.
pleasant
pleasant
welcome
Rob’s arrival came as a welcome distraction from studying.
not important or lasting only a short time
minor
momentary
Apart from these minor distractions, my impressions of the book are positive.
happening often or all the time
constant
The noise of traffic is a constant distraction.
get rid of distractions
avoid
eliminate
minimize
reduce
remove
As far as possible, try to minimize distractions while you work.
ignore distractions
ignore
resist
Successful distance learners can resist constant distractions.
activity
activity
business
job
task
work
They argue that local projects are a distraction from more important tasks.
aim
focus
goal
objective
purpose
All this paperwork is a distraction from the main purpose of schools: teaching children.