Attention and Nod

Attention

Attention noun - A focusing of the mind on something.

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Nod and attention are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Nod" instead a noun "Attention".

Nearby Words: attentive, attentively

Nod noun - The act of nodding the head.

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Attention and nod are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Attention" instead a noun "Nod".

Nearby Words: nodded, nodding

good	good attention	good nod
special	special attention	special nod
particular	particular attention	particular nod
similar	similar attention	similar nod
Other adjectives: specific, short, obvious, real, male, huge, little, major, further, added.

Kyon usually focuses his attention and gushing on the more straightforward/obvious beauties Haruhi and Mikuru, but sometimes throws in a small nod about Yuki here and there.

Source: Sliding Scale of Beauty
If the cadet STILL managed to nod off while at attention, the instructor would have them hold a chair over their head.

Source: Cool and Unusual Punishment
Especially Phoenix-fire, where every member of the resistance is a Continuity Nod to the original series, though you might have to pay really close attention to get some of them.

Source: Continuity Nod

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