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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Relevance

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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

Millions have paid heed, with hundreds of thousands seeking refuge in squalid tent camps. — ABC News, 8 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

Signed by renowned scientists at the time, the manifesto called on world leaders to heed the dangers of nuclear weapons and find peaceful resolutions to international conflicts. — USA Today, 24 June 2026 Despite their travails in Tehran, the atmosphere in the cafe felt lax, with many women not heeding the country’s law requiring women to cover their heads and the shape of their bodies. — Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for heed

Recent Examples of Synonyms for heed

Noun

Hernan Lopez is president of Owl & Co, an advisory firm focused on media and the attention economy.

— Hernan Lopez, Variety, 10 July 2026
Broad panels open the interiors to water and sky, allowing the lake to enter the home without the structure competing for attention.

— Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of attention

Noun

Sit, who went by the first name Tony, operated Happy K9 Academy and the dogs were in his care when they were kept in crates in a hot van and died, the district attorney’s office said.

— Phil Helsel, NBC news, 11 July 2026
Vivani argues that helping patients stay on treatment could also generate savings for the health-care system by reducing the risk of costly conditions linked to obesity.

— Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 11 July 2026

Definition of care

Verb

The move follows an inspector general audit urging a pause on new deployments and contracts until enforceable privacy, security and oversight rules are in place.

— Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
Her two youngest children, 5-year-old Raúl and 9-year-old Ximena, wanted to follow in the footsteps of their oldest brother and play soccer.

— PJ Green July 11, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026

Definition of follow

Verb

This supportive energy helps your sensitive nature name needs without drama and listen without jumping to defend.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2026
Click Here to listen] Ford discusses the challenges facing the non-profit sector in Arkansas and how the foundation helps non-profits accomplish their missions.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 July 2026

Definition of listen

Noun

There, the hotel’s overarching theme of kisetsukan, meaning seasonal awareness, is felt most evidently at Iñaki.

— Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Soundcore V20i Open-Ear Headphones The Soundcore V20i earbuds have an open-ear design and a unique four-position rotatable hook to optimize stability and situational awareness.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 July 2026

Definition of awareness

Verb

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller also spoke on Monday and reiterated the central bank's commitment to its 2% inflation target, while noting the pros and cons of forward guidance.

— Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 7 July 2026
The announcement noted that the DMV is already using Claude to improve customer service and reduce wait times.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

Definition of note

Verb

According to the Daily Mail, the European Commission wants the power to force cars to obey speed limits with help from GPS.

— Byron Hurd, The Drive, 9 July 2026
Tesla has said its Autopilot system enables vehicles to steer, accelerate and brake within their lanes, while Full Self-Driving lets vehicles obey traffic signals and change lanes.

— Reuters, NBC news, 3 July 2026