Heed
Verb
Definition: To pay attention to, take notice of, or consider.
Synonyms: Pay attention to, Listen to, Take notice of
Antonyms: Ignore, Disregard, Neglect
Examples:
- He should heed her warnings before it's too late.
- The driver failed to heed the stop sign and caused an accident.
Mnemonics:
- Imagine a person with a big ear and eyes, symbolizing paying attention and noticing.
- Think of the word "heed" as a short form of "heedful," which means being attentive.
Etymology:
Origin:
Old English 'hēdan', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'hoeden' and German 'hüten'.
Historical Usage:The word has been used with similar meanings and spellings in Old English, Middle English, and Early Modern English.
Related Idioms:
Idiom:
"Take heed"
Explanation:A phrase used as a warning or advice to pay attention and be cautious.
Misconceptions:
Misconception:
Confusing 'heed' with 'heedless'.
Explanation:'Heed' and 'heedless' have opposite meanings. While 'heed' means to pay attention, 'heedless' means to be careless or inattentive.