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paying attention vs advertence

advertence vs paying attention

paying attention and advertence both are nouns.

paying attention is an adjective but advertence is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
paying attention Yes Yes No No
advertence Yes No No No
As nouns, advertence is a hyponym of paying attention; that is, advertence is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than paying attention:
  • paying attention: paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
  • advertence: the process of being heedful
Other hyponyms of paying attention include advertency.
paying attention (noun) advertence (noun)
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people) the process of being heedful
paying attention (adjective) advertence (adjective)
taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention
Difference between paying attention and advertence

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