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attentive

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attentive

(adjective)

Meaning

paying close attention

Example

"The attentive student listened carefully to the teacher's instructions."

Synonyms

observantalertwatchful

Antonyms

distractedinattentive

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'attentivus', meaning intent or focused.
Related word forms
  • adverb: attentively
  • noun: attentiveness

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