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heed

 

[ hiːd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

pay attention to

To heed means to pay attention to, listen to, or take notice of something. It implies a sense of caution or awareness towards a particular situation or advice.

Synonyms

listen to, pay attention to, take notice of.

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Word Description / Examples
heed

Use 'heed' when you want to emphasize the importance of carefully considering advice or warnings. It often carries a sense of urgency or significance.

  • You should heed your doctor's advice if you want to recover quickly
  • / They failed to heed the weather warnings and got caught in the storm
listen to

Use 'listen to' in more general situations where you are focusing on receiving and processing audible information or instructions.

  • I always listen to my parents' stories
  • / She needs to listen to her teacher's instructions
pay attention to

Use 'pay attention to' when you need to focus on specific details or actions. It's often used in everyday situations requiring focus or awareness.

  • Pay attention to the road signs while driving
  • / If you pay attention to the presentation, you will understand the project better
take notice of

Use 'take notice of' when you want to point out the importance of recognizing something, usually something that stands out or is significant. It's less urgent than 'heed'.

  • The manager took notice of his outstanding performance
  • / You should take notice of any changes in her behavior

Examples of usage

  • Heed my warning and do not go out alone at night.
  • She failed to heed the signs of danger and got herself into trouble.
  • If you heed the advice of your elders, you will avoid making the same mistakes.
  • We must heed the call for action to address climate change.
  • I hope you will heed my instructions and follow them carefully.

Translations

Translations of the word "heed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 atentar

🇮🇳 ध्यान देना

🇩🇪 beachten

🇮🇩 memperhatikan

🇺🇦 зважати

🇵🇱 zważać

🇯🇵 注意する (ちゅういする)

🇫🇷 prêter attention

🇪🇸 prestar atención

🇹🇷 dikkat etmek

🇰🇷 주의하다

🇸🇦 انتبه

🇨🇿 věnovat pozornost

🇸🇰 venovať pozornosť

🇨🇳 注意 (zhùyì)

🇸🇮 upoštevati

🇮🇸 taka eftir

🇰🇿 назар аудару

🇬🇪 ყურადღების მიქცევა

🇦🇿 diqqət yetirmək

🇲🇽 prestar atención

Etymology

The word 'heed' originated from Middle English 'heden' which means 'to take care of' or 'to guard'. It has evolved over time to its current usage in the English language. The concept of paying attention or taking notice has been a fundamental aspect of human communication throughout history.

See also: heedless, heedlessly, heedlessness.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,646 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.