attention vs regard

regard vs attention

attention and regard both are nouns.

attention is not a verb while regard is a verb.

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

As nouns, regard is a hyponym of attention; that is, regard 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
regard: paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)

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

attention (noun)	regard (noun)
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something	a long fixed look
a courteous act indicating affection	(usually preceded by `in') a detail or point
a motionless erect stance with arms at the sides and feet together; assumed by military personnel during drill or review	paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others	an attitude of admiration or esteem
the faculty or power of mental concentration	(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
a general interest that leads people to want to know more	a feeling of friendship and esteem
	the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

attention (verb)	regard (verb)
	deem to be
	look at attentively
	connect closely and often incriminatingly

Difference between attention and regard

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