CEFR B1

attentive

adjective

Meaning

Paying close attention to something or someone.

Examples

She was attentive to the needs of her elderly parents.
He gave an attentive ear to the speaker's concerns.

Synonyms: observant, mindful, diligent, conscientious

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attentive (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /əˈtɛntɪv/

Definition

Paying close attention to something or someone.

Examples

She was attentive to the needs of her elderly parents.
He gave an attentive ear to the speaker's concerns.
Please be attentive in class and avoid distractions.

How to Use attentive

attentive to (prepositional phrase): Paying close attention to someone or something. — "The nurse was very attentive to the patient's needs."

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