heed
verb (used with object)
to give careful attention to.
heeds
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present tense formof heed (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Not everyone heeds the finality of the message, however, as frantic family and friends refuse to give up on loved ones trapped under the debris.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
As the strikes surge, air sirens go off frequently, but not everyone heeds them.
From BBC ● Jan. 16, 2026
Even when Moses heeds his mother’s word and gets out of the house for his long, daily walks, Pansy launches another problem at him.
From Salon ● Jan. 10, 2025
Clyburn said he monitors his cholesterol closely and heeds his doctor’s advice, even taking a small dose of Aspirin daily.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 21, 2022
"This wolf king heeds your counsel, does he?"
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
