noticing
word · lemma: notice
/ˈnoʊtɪsɪŋ/
NOH-di-sing
/nˈəʊtɪsɪŋ/
NOH-ti-sing
Definition
The act of seeing, becoming aware of, or paying attention to something or someone.
Usage & Nuances
'Noticing' is often used to describe a moment of becoming aware, more passive than 'observing'. Common with senses: noticing a smell, noticing a change. Often used in present participle forms.
Spanish: notar - darse cuentaPortuguese (BR): notar - perceberPortuguese (PT): notar - aperceber-seChinese (Simplified): 注意到 - 发现Chinese (Traditional): 注意到 - 發現Hindi: ध्यान देना - देखनाArabic: ملاحظة - الانتباهBengali: খেয়াল করা - লক্ষ্য করাRussian: замечание - замечатьJapanese: 気づくことVietnamese: nhận ra - chú ý đếnKorean: 눈치채기 - 알아차리기Turkish: fark etme - dikkate almaUrdu: نوٹس کرنا - دھیان دیناIndonesian: menyadari - memperhatikan
Example Sentences
I'm noticing a change in your attitude.
basic
Have you been noticing how early it gets dark these days?
natural
People are finally noticing all the hard work you do.
natural
Without even noticing, she walked right past her old friend on the street.
natural
She is noticing the birds outside her window.
basic
He kept noticing the cold wind.
basic