PAYING ATTENTION Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the phrase paying attention. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the phrase paying attention. (close relations)

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	attentive				adjectiveadj
	adjective • (often followed by `to') giving care or attention • taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention
	alert				verb, nounv, n
	adjective • engaged in or accustomed to close observation noun • condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action • a warning serves to make you more alert to danger • an automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger adjective satellite • quick and energetic • mentally perceptive and responsive verb • warn or arouse to a sense of danger or call to a state of preparedness
	focused				adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
	adjective • being in focus or brought into focus adjective satellite • (of light rays) converging on a point • of an optical system (e.g. eye or opera glasses) adjusted to produce a clear image
	mindful				adjectiveadj
	adjective • bearing in mind; attentive to
	observant				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • paying close attention especially to details • quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception • (of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs
	vigilant				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger
	watchful				adjectiveadj
	adjective • engaged in or accustomed to close observation adjective satellite • experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness • carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger
	attentiveness				nounn
	noun • paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people) • the trait of being considerate and thoughtful of others • the trait of being observant and paying attention
	heed				verbv
	noun • paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people) verb • pay close attention to; give heed to
	heedful				adjectiveadj
	adjective • taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention adjective satellite • cautiously attentive • giving attention
	regard				verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n
	noun • (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point • paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people) • (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare • a long fixed look • the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded) • a feeling of friendship and esteem • an attitude of admiration or esteem verb • deem to be • look at attentively • connect closely and often incriminatingly
	thoughtful				adjectiveadj
	adjective • exhibiting or characterized by careful thought • taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention adjective satellite • having intellectual depth • characterized by solemn, sincere manner • considerate of the feelings or well-being of others

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