Heed (Verb)
Meaning
Pay close attention to; give heed to; "Heed the advice of the old men".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The captain's warning to avoid the rocky coastline should be heeded to prevent damage to the ship.
- When hiking in the wilderness, heed the trail signs to avoid getting lost.
- The doctor's instructions on medication dosage must be carefully heeded by the patient.
- Heed the sirens warning you to evacuate the area immediately due to the approaching storm.
- Before making a major decision in life, heed the advice of your parents and elders who have gained wisdom through experience.