Definition of heed

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heed    (hd) KEY  

VERB:
heed·ed , heed·ing , heeds
VERB:
tr.

To pay attention to; listen to and consider: "He did not heed my gibes, and chattered on" (Sean O'Faolain).

VERB:
intr.

To pay attention.

NOUN:

Close attention; notice.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English heden, from Old English hdan

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