Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the phrase
Paying Attention.
Paying Attention - as an adjective
Taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention
Example: "Heedful of the warnings"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
attentive12heedful14thoughtful20Paying Attention - as a noun
Paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
Example: "His attentiveness to her wishes"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
attentiveness16heed8regard8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
attending11attention9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"He was paying attention during the lecture."
"The children were not paying attention to their teacher."
"I am sorry, I wasn't paying attention."
"The driver was not paying attention and caused an accident."
"Please start paying attention to your studies."
