heed

/hiːd/

Definitions

1. noun

attention or regard given to something; consideration

“The doctor’s warning was ignored and the patient paid no heed to her advice.”

2. verb

to pay attention to something; to take notice of something

“You must heed the warning signs on the construction site.”

3. verb

to obey or comply with something; to follow advice or instructions

“The company was forced to heed the government’s regulations.”

Synonyms

  • attend
  • heed
  • mind
  • notice

Antonyms

  • disregard
  • ignore