B2adverbeducationpsychology
US/əˈten.tɪv.li/
UK/əˈten.tɪv.li/
in a way that shows you are listening or watching carefully
In context
The students listened attentively to the guest speaker.
She watched attentively as the chef folded the dough.
The waiter served us attentively without being too noticeable.
Words that go with attentively
verb + adverb
- listen attentivelyListen attentively to the instructions.
- watch attentivelyThe children watched attentively.
- read attentivelyHe read the contract attentively before signing.
- observe attentivelyShe observed the patient attentively.
- follow attentivelyThey followed the lesson attentively.
- study attentivelyStudy the map attentively before the hike.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He listened attentive.Correct: He listened attentively.
Incorrect:
She listened attentively him.Correct: She listened attentively to him.