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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Arne Slot believes Hugo Ekitike's run of five goals in four matches indicates the striker has heeded the Liverpool manager's advice when it comes to improving his fitness.

From Barron's

He also learns a lesson that anyone in the expansive category of middle age would be wise to heed: Don’t put off your doctors’ appointments.

From The Wall Street Journal

If you heed our words, you will avoid the pitfalls that ensnare many others.

From Barron's

Congress must heed these lessons and avoid repeating this mistake.

From Barron's

Finally, it’s worth paying heed to tax considerations, keeping in mind that tax and estate laws can change over time.

From MarketWatch

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