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Daydream vs. Stargazing — What's the Difference?

Daydream vs. Stargazing — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Daydream and Stargazing

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Daydream

Daydreaming is the stream of consciousness that detaches from current, external tasks when attention drifts to a more personal and internal direction. This phenomenon is common in people's daily life shown by a large-scale study in which participants spend 47% of their waking time on average on daydreaming.

Stargazing

To gaze at the stars.

Daydream

A dreamlike musing or fantasy while awake, especially of the fulfillment of wishes or hopes.

Stargazing

To daydream.

Daydream

To have dreamlike musings or fantasies while awake.
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Stargazing

Present participle of stargaze

Daydream

A spontaneous series of thoughts while awake not connected to immediate reality.

Stargazing

The act of gazing at the stars; astronomy.

Daydream

(intransitive) To have such a series of thoughts; to woolgather.
Stop daydreaming and get back to work!

Stargazing

The act or practice of observing the stars with attention; contemplation of the stars as connected with astrology or astronomy.

Daydream

A vain fancy speculation; a reverie; a castle in the air; unfounded hope.
Mrs. Lambert's little daydream was over.

Stargazing

Hence, absent-mindedness; abstraction.

Daydream

Absent-minded dreaming while awake

Stargazing

Observation of the stars

Daydream

Have a daydream; indulge in a fantasy

Daydream

Have dreamlike musings or fantasies while awake;
She looked out the window, daydreaming

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