heeding
ˈhidɪŋ
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Definition of heeding - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

attentionattentive and mindful of surroundings or advice
  • The heeding student listened carefully to the teacher's instructions.
  • The heeding driver noticed the road signs immediately.
  • Heeding advice from experts, she made a wise decision.
attentive observant vigilant
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Origin of heeding

Old English, hēdan (to heed)

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  1. French:attentif, ...
  2. German:aufmerksam, ...
  3. Italian:attento, ...
  4. Spanish:atento, ...
  5. Portuguese:atento, ...
  6. Chinese:留心的, ...
  7. Japanese:注意深い, ...
  8. Arabic:مُصغٍ, ...
  9. Hebrew:קַשּׁוּב, ...
  10. Russian:внимательный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:уважний, ...
  12. Hindi:ध्यान देने वाला, ...
heed
hiːd

Definition of heed - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
advicepay attention to advice or warnings
  • Heed the teacher's advice for better results.
consider listen mind
2.
attentionpay attention to
  • Heed the warnings before proceeding..
attend listen

Noun

1.
attentioncareful attention or consideration
  • He gave heed to the teacher's instructions.
attention consideration notice
2.
warningsclose attention often in warnings or advice
  • Take heed of the storm warnings.
attention notice regard
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Expressions with heed

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not pay attention to something
He paid no heed to the teacher's instructions.
give careful attention to something
It's important to pay heed to the safety instructions..
listen to and follow someone's guidance
She decided to heed her mentor's advice and apply for the job.
pay attention to something important
Give heed to the teacher's instructions.
listen and respond to a request or demand
The villagers heeded the call to help rebuild the school.
pay attention to warnings or indications
Drivers should heed the signs on the road.

Origin of heed

Old English, hēdan (to guard)

Examples of heed in a sentence

  • Heed the signs and avoid the dangerous path.
  • Heed the advice of your elders.
  • Heed the signs on the road.
  • His heed to the warning saved him.
  • The project requires heed to every detail.
  • He paid no heed to the advice.

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  1. French:écouter, attention, ...
  2. German:achten, Beachtung, ...
  3. Italian:seguire, attenzione, ...
  4. Spanish:prestar atención, atención, ...
  5. Portuguese:prestar atenção, atenção, ...
  6. Chinese:注意, 关注, ...
  7. Japanese:注意を払う, 注意, ...
  8. Arabic:اِهْتَمَّ, اِنْتِبَاه, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהִשָּׁמַע לְ, תְּשׂוּמַת לֵב, ...
  10. Russian:прислушиваться, внимание, ...
  11. Ukrainian:прислухатися, увага, ...
  12. Hindi:ध्यान देना, ध्यान, ...
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