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heed
[ heed ]
verb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
- to give attention; have regard.
noun
- careful attention; notice; observation (usually with give or take ).
Synonyms: watchfulness, vigilance, caution, care, consideration
heed
/ hiːd /
noun
- close and careful attention; notice (often in the phrases give, pay, or take heed )
verb
- to pay close attention to (someone or something)
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Derived Forms
- ˈheedfully, adverb
- ˈheedful, adjective
- ˈheeder, noun
- ˈheedfulness, noun
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Other Words From
- heeder noun
- un·heeded adjective
- un·heeded·ly adverb
- un·heeding adjective
- un·heeding·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of heed1
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Example Sentences
When it comes to educating our children, Congress should heed that message, not ignore it.
But now, Obama should heed his call for a ‘service year’ and get on board.
TMZ should show some decency and heed the plea Krizya Fuqua.
Failing that, Hillary Clinton should heed his findings about wealth and inequality—and take on the crisis head on.
I texted him that I would heed his advice and schedule an appointment with the specialist.
The man that giveth heed to lying visions, is like to him that catcheth at a shadow, and followeth after the wind.
But she was young enough and pretty enough to pay little heed to pose or background.
She waved a dissenting hand, and went on, paying no further heed to their renewed cries which sought to detain her.
He gave little heed to the play; his thoughts were elsewhere, and, while they rambled, his eyes wandered round the house.
Do not heed the Governor-Generalʼs decree, calling you to arms, even though it cost you your lives.
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