The difference between Attention and Notice

When used as nouns, attention means mental focus, whereas notice means the act of observing.


Attention is also interjection with the meaning: ..

Notice is also verb with the meaning: to remark upon.

check bellow for the other definitions of Attention and Notice

  1. Attention as a noun (uncountable):

    Mental focus.

    Examples:

    "Please direct your attention to the following words."

  2. Attention as a noun (countable):

    An action or remark expressing concern for or interest in someone or something, especially romantic interest.

  3. Attention as a noun (uncountable, military):

    A state of alertness in the standing position.

    Examples:

    "The company will now come to attention."

  1. Notice as a noun (mostly, uncountable):

    The act of observing; perception.

    Examples:

    "He took no notice of the changes, and went on as though nothing had happened."

  2. Notice as a noun (countable):

    A written or printed announcement.

    Examples:

    "Shall we post a notice about the new policy?"

    "I always read the death notices in the paper."

  3. Notice as a noun (countable):

    A formal notification or warning.

    Examples:

    "The sidewalk adjacent to the damaged bridge stonework shall be closed until further notice."

  4. Notice as a noun (chiefly, uncountable):

    Advance notification of termination of employment, given by an employer to an employee or vice versa.

    Examples:

    "I gave her her mandatory two weeks' notice and sacked her."

    "I can't work here any longer. I'm giving notice."

  5. Notice as a noun (countable):

    A published critical review of a play or the like.

  6. Notice as a noun (uncountable):

    Prior notification.

    Examples:

    "I don't mind if you want to change the venue; just give me some notice first, OK?"

  7. Notice as a noun (dated):

    Attention; respectful treatment; civility.

  1. Notice as a verb (transitive, now, rare):

    To remark upon; to mention.

  2. Notice as a verb (transitive):

    To become aware of; to observe.

    Examples:

    "Did you notice the flowers in her yard?"

  3. Notice as a verb (obsolete, transitive):

    To lavish attention upon; to treat (someone) favourably.

  4. Notice as a verb (intransitive):

    To be noticeable; to show.

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