Observing

//əbˈzɝvɪŋ// adj, noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    observation

    "Sensations then, are not perceivings, observings or findings; they are not detectings, scannings or inspectings; they are not apprehendings, cognisings, intuitings or knowings."

Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of observe form-of, gerund, participle, present
Adjective
  1. 1
    observant
Adjective
  1. 1
    quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception wordnet

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advertentagogalertall earsassiduousattentive

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"Bob derives pleasure from observing insects."

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