Definitions

heed

[heed] / hid /

NOUN

care, thought

Synonyms

STRONG

TLC application attention carefulness caution cognizance concentration concern consideration debate deliberation ear heedfulness interest mark mind note notice observance observation regard remark respect spotlight study watchfulness

WEAK

listen up tender loving care

Antonyms

STRONG

disdain disinterest disregard disrespect heedlessness ignorance indifference neglect negligence thoughtlessness

WEAK

carelessness inattention

VERB

give care, thought to

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hear listen obey observe take to heart

STRONG

attend baby-sit catch consider dig follow hark hearken mark mind note regard see sit spot watch

WEAK

be aware be guided by bear in mind do one's bidding follow orders get a load of give ear keep eye peeled keep tabs mind the store pay attention pick up ride herd on stay in line take notice of toe the line watch one's step watch out watch over watch the store

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignore

STRONG

disregard forget misunderstand neglect not get overlook

Example Sentences

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Investors would do well to heed the old Confucian proverb: “Be prudent and exercise caution.”

From Barron's

Salami said he hoped the government in Israel would heed the film's example to "make the way for peace... and something different".

From Barron's

It was an argument for the law paying no heed to rank or royalty - and no-one being above the reach of justice.

From BBC

Dennis' first ever story, in black and white, involved him getting into trouble for failing to heed a warning to keep off the grass.

From BBC