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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But unlike Lang, New York paid him too little heed.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

This is why travelers should pay heed to the fine print, he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Sound advice in Washington is never to take a job unless you’re prepared to resign, and more people should heed it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

Passengers are also being urged to heed travel advice from the UK government, as this can also affect travel insurance rights.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

Now slowly and sadly Merry walked beside the bearers, and he gave no more heed to the battle.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien

heed

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