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

There were other types of spas by the early 20th century, though many Europeans, my grandmother included, still paid heed to the healing nature of thermal waters. — Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2026 If your business relies on digital content for transactions, decisions, evidence, security, claims or documentation, take heed. — Jeffrey McGregor, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026

Verb

But Church, who was just as interested at the time as being a songwriter as a performer, didn’t heed the advice. — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2026 The gods speak obtusely, even in Nolan’s script, but this magnificent epic leaves us with the ability to heed their meaning. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for heed

Recent Examples of Synonyms for heed

Noun

The design is laid-back and a little bit funky, just like Austin, with minimalist furnishings, warm natural materials, and local artwork, plus floor-to-ceiling windows that draw your attention out to Austin’s natural beauty.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
Too many brands exhaust their marketing budgets fighting for attention during the primary event when real power lies in owning the transitional micro-moment immediately following exertion.

— Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of attention

Noun

Georgia’s Division of Family and Children Services found 12 categories of abuse and neglect of the Gray children connected to Marcee, including inadequate food, shelter and medical care, director Candice Broce said in court.

— Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
However, with a little special attention and care, a plant enthusiast can add some very unique plants to their collection.

— Dr. Matthew Lisy, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of care

Verb

What to do nearby In the same building, slide into the Social Club Grooming Company Barbershop for a trim and community, or Paramita to browse (and listen) to vinyl with a glass of wine in hand.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
The Royals are unlikely to trade him but will listen to offers.

— Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of listen

Noun

Thus, the scenarios are often of the Catch-22 variety — to continue to lean on a group of pitchers who have proved to be one of baseball’s best, while having the awareness of a mounting and taxing workload.

— Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 27 July 2026
There’s more awareness about the impact of our surroundings on our mental health.

— Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 27 July 2026

Definition of awareness

Verb

However, at a June candidate forum, all seven candidates present noted that a data center wouldn’t be part of their plans for how to reuse the Truman Complex — to big applause from a Lee’s Summit audience.

— Ilana Arougheti July 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
Verma noted that these centered around policy or ideological disagreements, which allowed the government to rally its supporters with counter-narratives.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 28 July 2026

Definition of note

Verb

Witnesses said the men tried siccing a German shepherd on CBS News Chicago's photojournalist while yelling racial slurs, but the dog did not obey the command.

— Todd Feurer, CBS News, 31 July 2026
The difference between security agencies in democracies and secret-police forces is that the former have to obey laws and not just follow the whims of the head of state.

— Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026