Attention paid in learning (3)
I believe the answer is:
ear
'attention' is the definition.
(have the ear of someone is to have their attention)
'paid in learning' is the wordplay.
'EAR' is hidden within the letters.
However, I am unsure how the hidden word is indicated.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for ear that I've seen before include "Spike of, eg, corn" , "Organ of hearing" , "Corn seed-holder" , "Discernment musicians need" , "Bit of corn" .)