When must I use these words?
I've found that 'realize' and 'notice' have the same meaning in Spanish ("darse cuenta de"), but when can I use them? Can I use them indistinctly?
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'Notice' gets used more for something that you physically see in front of you. For example, "I noticed that he got a haircut" or "Did you notice how dirty the floor is?" 'Realize' is more something that you're thinking about, like a concept. "I just realized that I forgot to call my mom back" or "I realized that it wasn't the right job for me."
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"Notice" means to become visually aware of something or someone, by using one’s eyes(or to see, hear, or feel something) and "realize" means to understand a situation clearly, by using one’s mind and other senses.
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