Synonyms for

Noticing

Verb / ˈnəʊtɪsɪŋ / Another word for noticing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Noticing means to become aware of something or to observe something.

Synonyms & similar words

remark ignore discover notice note comment pointout find mark acknowledge observe detect observing perceiving spotting detecting discerning recognizing seeing viewing watching noting catching sighting glimpsing eyeing finding locating identifying pinpointing distinguishing discriminating

Synonyms by register

Formal

observing perceiving detecting recognizing

Informal

spotting catching seeing peeping

Literary

espied beholding discerned

Antonyms

ignoring overlooking disregarding missing unawareness heedlessness

Common collocations

  • noticing a change
  • noticing the difference
  • noticing someone
  • noticing something strange
  • noticing a pattern
  • noticing the details
  • noticing the signs

Word family

noun notice
verb notice
adjective noticeable
adverb noticeably

Usage note

Noticing implies becoming aware of something, often through observation. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but the specific synonym chosen can adjust the register.

Example sentences

  1. I am noticing that the leaves on the trees are changing color.
  2. She is noticing that her cat is missing.
  3. The teacher is noticing that some students are not paying attention.
  4. He is noticing that his phone battery is low.
  5. They are noticing that the music is too loud.

Quotes

  • Noticing little things is the first step in mindfulness. - Jon Kabat-Zinn
  • The art of noticing is key to mindfulness. - Amy Leigh Mercree
  • The secret of change is to focus all your energy not on fighting the old but on building the new. - Socrates

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