Observant and Paying attention

Observant adjective - Paying close attention usually for the purpose of anticipating approaching danger or opportunity.

Paying attention and observant are semantically related. In some cases you can replace phrase "Paying attention" with "Observant", this terms are similar.

Nearby Words: observation, observance, observable, observing, observer

Paying attention adjective - Taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention.

Observant and paying attention are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Observant" instead an adjective phrase "Paying attention".