distraction
noun/dɪˈstrækʃən/
Frequency rank: #5,475 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
something that prevents you from concentrating or paying attention.
Example sentence
Loud music in the library can be a real distraction when you are trying to study.
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