heed meaning and definition

HEED noun

Definition of heed (noun)

1. paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
   • "his attentiveness to her wishes"; "he spends without heed to the consequences"
   • synonyms: attentiveness, paying attention, regard
   • antonym: heedlessness

HEED verb

Definition of heed (verb)

1. pay close attention to; give heed to
   • "Heed the advice of the old men"
   • synonyms: listen, mind