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distracted

The correct spelling is distracted.

How to pronounce distracted

verb

Say it like: Dis-tra-cte-d

The correct spelling is distracted. To divert the attention of. For example: "The crowd was distracted by a helicopter hovering over the stadium when the only goal of the game was scored."

Usage Examples

The crowd was distracted by a helicopter hovering over the stadium when the only goal of the game was scored.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To divert the attention of.
  2. 2.To make crazy or insane; to drive to distraction.

adjective

  1. 1.Having one's attention diverted; preoccupied
  2. 2.Distraught

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