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noun

ˈhēd How to pronounce heed (audio)
Definition of heednext
1
as in attention
a state of being aware took heed of the students' learning styles so as to prepare appropriate lessons

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2
as in care
strict attentiveness to what one is doing pay heed to what you're doing with that knife while you're talking

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heed

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verb

ˈhēd How to pronounce heed (audio)
1
as in to follow
to take notice of and be guided by if we had heeded the ranger's advice, we might not have gotten lost

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2
as in to listen
to pay attention especially through the act of hearing that boy never heeds when I caution him about running with his shoelaces untied

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Recent Examples of heed
Noun
Congressional leaders continue to pay serious heed to the possibility that not only are unexplained objects violating U.S. airspace, but that the military has spent decades covertly recovering the craft to bolster its own technology. — Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 14 Nov. 2024 Unfortunately for Moynihan, the potential new incumbents to the White House are paying little heed to their warnings. — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2024
Verb
Whether their concerns are heeded during the next pandemic may just be a matter of how essential these workers really are. — Errol Schweizer, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025 Jerry heeded Rosie’s counsel and forfeited his chance of marrying and having children. — Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for heed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heed
  1. attention
  2. care
  3. follow
  4. listen
  5. awareness
  6. note
  7. obey
Noun
  • However, can the Board of Tesla get Elon to refocus his attentions primarily on Tesla?
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Those accomplishments caught a Sacramento State coach’s attention and he was eventually offered a scholarship and financial aid to attend and train at the university.
    — David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of attention
Noun
  • Pay extra care in all communications and be an active listener.
    — Kyle Thomas, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
  • The phrases in her reel emphasize this idea by showing that babies need extra care.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of care
Verb
  • California imposed strict vaccination rules for measles following a 2014 outbreak linked to Disneyland that sickened more at least 131 California residents, according to the state Public Health Department.
    — Fernanda Galan, Sacramento Bee, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Journalists covering the Gaza conflict will finally be recognized next week by the Royal Television Society (RTS), following a fortnight-long saga that has seen the RTS attract ire from all corners of the industry.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of follow
Verb
  • To be heard, to be understood, to be listened to, and to erase the stigmas and bias of living with Crohn's disease.
    — Gaylyn Henderson, MPH, Health, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Real human-centric communication starts with listening first—understanding audience concerns and needs before crafting content.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of listen
Noun
  • Create joint awareness campaigns to promote economic assistance programs.
    — Courier-News, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
  • What is certain not to change anytime soon is the distinct connection between American consumers and celebrities and the ability to create on-demand awareness for your brand through that powerful relationship.
    — Anthony Moniello, Rolling Stone, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of awareness
Verb
  • Some astutely noted how, in a world without enforceable contracts, there is more upside than downside to breaking a promise.
    — Ann Rutledge, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
  • The track features Combs — who is credited as Puff Daddy — the disgraced rapper's 26-year-old son King, North and musician Jasmine Williams, whom West noted is a new Yeezy artist from Chicago.
    — Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of note
Verb
  • In an initial court appearance on the day of his arrest, Sanchez pleaded not guilty to driving while intoxicated, and has since pleaded not guilty to lesser civil charges of refusing a chemical test and failure to obey traffic control devices.
    — Peter D'Abrosca, Fox News, 16 Mar. 2025
  • The decision to kill it was an instance of obeying in advance.
    — Ruth Marcus, The New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2025
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