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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