Meaning & Definition of word "Heed"

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.