Pay heed to Meaning in English
expression
ˈpeɪ/ /ˈhid/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
PAY HEED TOO, PAY HEED TUH, PAY HEED TIH
pˈeɪ/ /hˈiːd/ /tˈuː
PAY HEED TOO
Definition
To pay close attention to something, or to take notice of it, especially something important or as advice or warning.
Usage & Nuances
Slightly formal or literary; often used in written English, speeches, and old-fashioned contexts. Similar to 'take heed of' or 'pay attention to,' but 'heed' is less common in conversation. Usually used for advice or warnings.
Spanish: prestar atención a - hacer caso aPortuguese (BR): prestar atenção a - dar ouvidos aPortuguese (PT): prestar atenção a - dar ouvidos aChinese (Simplified): 注意 - 留意Chinese (Traditional): 注意 - 留意Hindi: ध्यान देनाArabic: يولي اهتمامًا لـBengali: মনোযোগ দেওয়া - গুরুত্ব দেওয়াRussian: внимательно относиться - обращать вниманиеJapanese: 注意を払う - 気を配るVietnamese: chú ý - để ýKorean: 주의를 기울이다 - 신경 쓰다Turkish: dikkat etmek - önemsemekUrdu: توجہ دینا - غور کرناIndonesian: memperhatikan - menaruh perhatian
Example Sentences
Always pay heed to your teacher's instructions.
basic
You should pay heed to the warning signs.
basic
It is important to pay heed to advice from doctors.
basic
If only politicians would pay heed to the people’s real concerns.
natural
He never paid heed to what I said, and now he regrets it.
natural
Parents often remind kids to pay heed to safety rules.
natural