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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

With war gripping the Middle East and fuel prices soaring, Guterres said the world should heed the alarm call.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 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

That is, until the herd decides to heed the new CDC recommendations.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

“Take heed, all of you,” Gwydion went on.

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander