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Adjective

attentive

IPA /əˈtɛntɪv/

Paying close attention to what someone is saying or what is happening, so that you notice and understand the important details.

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The children were attentive while their grandfather explained the board game.

Adjective

cautious

IPA /ˈkɔːʃəs/

Careful about what you do because you want to avoid danger, mistakes or other problems that might happen.

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I'm cautious about buying expensive things from shops I don't know.

Adjective

observant

IPA /əbˈzɜːvənt/

Good at noticing details in your surroundings or in other people's behaviour, including things that others might easily miss.

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My observant daughter spotted the missing key beside the flowerpot.

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