regard vs paying attention

paying attention vs regard

regard and paying attention both are nouns.

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

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

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

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

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

Other synonyms of regard include attentiveness, heed.

regard (noun)	paying attention (noun)
a long fixed look	paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
(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)

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

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

Difference between regard and paying attention

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