Meaning & Definition of word "Heed"
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Heed
/hiːd/
noun:
- 1. careful attention.
- Example: She gave no heed to the criticism directed at her work.
- 2. notice or attention.
- Example: The proposal deserves more heed from the committee.
verb:
- 1. to pay attention to; to take notice of.
- Example: She didn’t heed the warning signs and drove past the closed road.
- 2. to take care or notice; to mind.
- Example: He heeded her advice and changed his study habits for the better.
Etymology
Middle English 'heden', from Old English 'hēdan' meaning 'to guard, take care of'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
heed my words:
to listen carefully to what I am saying
take heed:
to be careful to consider or pay attention to something
heeding the call:
responding to a request or demand
give heed:
to pay attention; to take notice
Related Words
heedful:
attentive; mindful
heedlessness:
the quality of not paying attention or being careless
heedfully:
in a careful and attentive manner
Slang Meanings of heed
Meaning: to pay attention in a street-smart way
Example Sentence: You better heed the signs if you want to blend in here.
Meaning: to take notice of warning signs
Example Sentence: He didn't heed the red flags in the relationship.