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.