heed
word
/ˈhid/
/hˈiːd/
Definition
To pay careful attention to advice, warnings, or instructions and act accordingly.
Usage & Nuances
'Heed' is somewhat formal and often appears in advice, warnings, or instructions ('heed the warning'). It can be both noun and verb, but is mostly used as a verb. More common in written or literary English; in conversation, 'pay attention' or 'listen to' are often used instead.
Spanish: prestar atención - hacer casoPortuguese (BR): dar ouvidos - prestar atençãoPortuguese (PT): dar ouvidos - prestar atençãoChinese (Simplified): 注意 - 留心Chinese (Traditional): 注意 - 留心Hindi: ध्यान देना - अनुसरण करनाArabic: انتباه - إطاعةBengali: মনোযোগ দেওয়া - গুরুত্ব দেওয়া - শোনা (পরামর্শ/সতর্কতা)Russian: внимать - прислушиваться - обращать вниманиеJapanese: 注意を払う - 忠告を聞くVietnamese: chú ý - lắng nghe - để tâmKorean: 귀 기울이다 - 주의하다Turkish: dikkate almak - kulak vermek - önemsemekUrdu: توجہ دینا - دھیان دیناIndonesian: memperhatikan - mengindahkan
Example Sentences
You should heed your teacher's advice.
basic
Please heed the warning signs on the road.
basic
He did not heed his doctor's instructions.
basic
If you don't heed the advice, you might regret it later.
natural
I wish I had heeded your warning before it was too late.
natural
Few people heed small details, but they often make a big difference.
natural