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

Those who commit political violence at any level should take heed that the Department of Justice will seek and obtain the longest prison terms available for their crimes. — Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 23 July 2026 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

Verb

Please heed all evacuation orders from Emergency Management officials. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Oct. 2026 Others packed up cars and hit the road, heeding evacuation orders that were issued for coastal counties. — Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 10 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for heed

Recent Examples of Synonyms for heed

Noun

Mandarin Oriental’s Asian heritage still runs through its veins, so its dedication to care, service, and attention to detail remains.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
Your bed might be the hardest-working piece of furniture in your home, so why not give it a little extra attention?

— Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of attention

Noun

Scientists are exploring whether the flu vaccine can disrupt tumors, providing another treatment along with expensive cutting-edge care.

— Elie Dolgin, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
For example, someone may use your insurance information to obtain treatment, leaving behind records that could affect future care or insurance claims.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of care

Verb

Edwards scored on a 2-yard TD run and a two-point conversion followed.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2026
Ballard, 57, of Mill Valley, will serve alongside eight other commissioners tasked with designating state historical landmarks and preserving the state’s cultural heritage, following the appointment made Friday evening.

— Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of follow

Verb

Her focus on schools, public safety, quality of life, and neighborhood concerns demonstrated the value of listening across political and cultural divides.

— Joey Saban, New York Daily News, 6 Nov. 2026
That includes singing their own praises on social media, posting updates on Slack or Teams, speaking up in meetings, and vocalizing their wins to anyone who will listen.

— Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of listen

Verb

To be in easy reach of the spa, book into a room on the second floor, although note the corridor is prone to spa-traffic.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
In a chat with PEOPLE, Douglas noted that the original playwright, Clare Boothe Luce, was overlooked in adapting the play for the screen.

— Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2026