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Meaning of at-ten-shun | Babel Free

Interjection CEFR C2

Definitions

Used to bring a marching band or group of soldiers to attention.

US

Examples

“"At-ten-shun !" commanded he, with that peculiar inflexion only attainable after considerable service.”
“At-ten-SHUN! ¶ The United States Marine Corps wants your children.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

atchee atchoo atishoo atta girl attaboy attagal

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