heed
verb (used with object)
to give careful attention to.
heeded
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past participleof heed.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof heed.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
heedverb (used with object)to give careful attention to.
Example Sentences
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While fans like Park continued to film, some heeded the band's call.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
The duo noted that Germany had heeded Trump's calls for greater spending on defense and that it had allowed American planes to use German bases and airspace during the ongoing conflict with Iran.
From Barron's ● May 2, 2026
Yet he still believes that he’s a man of the people who should be heeded on every aspect of life, especially on how to disregard all criticism because anyone who criticizes you must be wrong.
From Slate ● Apr. 17, 2026
But that warning may not be heeded very widely.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 31, 2026
Despite the press of people, no one heeded us.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
