paying attention vs regard

regard vs paying attention

paying attention and regard both are nouns.

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

paying attention is not a verb while regard is a verb.

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

As nouns, paying attention and regard are synonyms defined as:

paying attention and regard: paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)

Other synonyms of paying attention include attentiveness, heed.

paying attention (noun)	regard (noun)
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)	a long fixed look
	(usually preceded by `in') a detail or point
	paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
	an attitude of admiration or esteem
	(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
	a feeling of friendship and esteem
	the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

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

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

Difference between paying attention and regard

Words related to "paying attention"

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