Pronunciation: /hid/
noun careful attention or notice
A1 She always listens to her mother's heed.
A2 It is important to take heed of warning signs.
B1 Drivers should heed the speed limit to avoid accidents.
B2 The hikers ignored the heed of the park ranger and got lost.
C1 It is wise to heed the advice of experienced professionals.
C2 The CEO's decision to heed the concerns of employees led to a more productive work environment.
verb to pay attention to or take notice of
A1 Please heed my advice and wear a helmet when riding your bike.
A2 The teacher told the students to heed the fire drill instructions.
B1 It is important to heed the warnings about the dangerous weather conditions.
B2 The company chose to heed the feedback from their customers and make necessary changes.
C1 As a responsible citizen, it is crucial to heed the laws and regulations of the country.
C2 The CEO made a decision to heed the advice of the board of directors in order to improve the company's performance.
formal It is important to heed the advice of experts in this matter.
informal You should heed your mother's warning about staying out too late.
slang I told him to heed the sign and not go past the gate.
figurative She failed to heed the warning signs of an impending breakup.
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