Heeded: meaning, definitions and examples

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heeded

 

[ ˈhiːdɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

pay attention

To heed means to pay careful attention to something or to follow advice or warnings. It often implies taking action based on the information received. Heeding is usually associated with being attentive and responsive to situations or calls for action.

Synonyms

follow, listen, observe

Examples of usage

  • She heeded the warnings about the storm.
  • I always heed my parents' advice.
  • It's important to heed the rules for safety.

Translations

Translations of the word "heeded" in other languages:

🇵🇹 atendido

🇮🇳 सुन लिया

🇩🇪 beachtet

🇮🇩 diperhatikan

🇺🇦 врахований

🇵🇱 uwzględniony

🇯🇵 注意された

🇫🇷 pris en compte

🇪🇸 tenido en cuenta

🇹🇷 dikkate alınmış

🇰🇷 고려된

🇸🇦 مؤخذ بعين الاعتبار

🇨🇿 vzato v úvahu

🇸🇰 zohľadnené

🇨🇳 被考虑

🇸🇮 upoštevan

🇮🇸 tekið tillit til

🇰🇿 ескерілді

🇬🇪 გაცნობილი

🇦🇿 nəzərə alınmış

🇲🇽 tenido en cuenta

Etymology

The word 'heed' originates from the Old English term 'hēdan', which means 'to take care of' or 'to guard'. This root word is also linked to the Proto-Germanic '*haidaną', suggesting a sense of guarding or protecting something in a broader sense. Over the centuries, the concept of heeding has evolved to emphasize attentiveness and responsiveness. In Middle English, 'heed' was used in the sense of attention or caution, reflecting its gradual shift from a notion of protection to one of awareness and obedience. The modern usage connotes an active decision to acknowledge and act upon warnings or advice, highlighting the importance of thoughtful consideration in decision-making.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,896, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.