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observant

/ˈɒbzərvənt/
adjective★Intermediate— attentive and perceptive
general

Attentive and perceptive; quick to notice things.

The teacher was observant and quickly identified the student's learning difficulties.

The teacher noticed the student's struggles early on.

💡

Often used to describe someone who pays close attention to their surroundings or others' behavior.

Collocations

be observantto pay close attentionan observant personsomeone who notices details

Synonyms

attentiveperceptivevigilantalertwatchful

Antonyms

obliviousunobservantcarelessinattentive

💡Pro Tip

Usage Tip

Use 'observant' to describe someone who notices details, but avoid overusing it in formal contexts where 'attentive' might be more appropriate.

📖Word Origin

From Old French 'observant,' from Latin 'observare' (to observe).

📝Usage Notes

Can be used to describe someone who is careful in their observations, often in a positive or neutral context.

Word Breakdown

ob-
toward, against
prefix
+
-serv-
to watch, observe
root
+
-ant
having the quality of
suffix
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