attention vs paying attention

attention and paying attention both are nouns.

attention is not an adjective while paying attention is an adjective.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
attention	Yes	No	No	No
paying attention	Yes	Yes	No	No

As nouns, paying attention is a hyponym of attention; that is, paying attention is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than attention:

attention: the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
paying attention: paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)

Other hyponyms of attention include attentiveness, heed, regard, clock-watching, ear, eye, notice, observance, observation, notice.

attention (noun)	paying attention (noun)
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something	paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
a courteous act indicating affection
a motionless erect stance with arms at the sides and feet together; assumed by military personnel during drill or review
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
the faculty or power of mental concentration
a general interest that leads people to want to know more

attention (adjective)	paying attention (adjective)
	taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention

attention vs paying attention

attention and paying attention both are nouns.

attention is not an adjective while paying attention is an adjective.

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