HEED Synonyms: 107 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈhēd

Definition of heed

as in attention

a state of being aware took heed of the students' learning styles so as to prepare appropriate lessons

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as in care

strict attentiveness to what one is doing pay heed to what you're doing with that knife while you're talking

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heed

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verb

ˈhēd

as in to follow

to take notice of and be guided by if we had heeded the ranger's advice, we might not have gotten lost

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as in to listen

to pay attention especially through the act of hearing that boy never heeds when I caution him about running with his shoelaces untied

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Recent Examples of heed

Noun

The set spans just 14 months — March 1979 to May 1980 — but Joy Division had a wide repertoire and never played the same set two nights in a row, paying no heed to what was on an album or single or the audience had ever heard before; many deep cuts were played regularly. — Jem Aswad, Variety, 25 June 2026 The move means the rest of the AI industry will be forced to take heed of the authority asserted by Lutnick, and BIS can invoke other powers if the specific provisions used against Anthropic are contested. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 19 June 2026

Verb

Bush heeded Jeter’s advice, tossing a perfect strike to backup catcher Todd Greene before waving to a thunderous crowd. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026 Players heed manager’s message to play harder and cruise past Colorado in Nationals Park matinee. — Danielle Allentuck, Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for heed

Recent Examples of Synonyms for heed

Noun

Everything remains perfect and unchanging, but thanks to this constant attention.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
The organization believes some of these conversations and disagreements among board members are drawing time and attention away from students, many of whom are Hispanic and come from Spanish-speaking backgrounds.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of attention

Noun

Ask yourself what scenario is going to provide your brother with the best care, especially as his condition worsens and his needs change.

— R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026
Choose a warm, dry spot with good airflow, and always follow care labels to protect delicate fabrics.

— Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of care

Verb

Swift is expected to follow in early November as its orbit steadily sinks.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026
The decision not to show Meadows’ death follows a public plea from his mother, Angela Meadows, who asked Discovery not to broadcast footage of her son’s fatal accident.

— Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of follow

Verb

The setting helped participants step away from distractions, listen carefully and work through issues without feeling rushed.

— Angela Cusack, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Running for City Council feels like a natural next step, an opportunity to serve, listen to our residents and help to protect what makes Doral such a special place to call home.

— Miami Herald staff, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of listen

Noun

Professors structure lectures with an awareness of how a sentence might circulate online.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
The funds raised from the tour help support Preservation Sacramento’s activities, such as raising awareness of properties and adding sites to the National Register of Historic Places.

— Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of awareness

Verb

During my most recent oil change, the service advisor noted that the oil pan gasket was beginning to show signs of seepage.

— John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
Also to be noted is the bombing of key targets and ground actions, if necessary.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of note

Verb

Six additional citations — speeding, improper passing, failing to drive in a single lane, following too closely, failing to obey traffic control and running a red light — have been added to his charges.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026
Drivers also need to obey no parking signs or have their car towed.

— Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026