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Heed Definition & Meaning

heed
noun
  1. paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people); "his attentiveness to her wishes"; "he spends without heed to the consequences"
verb
  1. pay close attention to; give heed to; "Heed the advice of the old men"

"Heed" in song lyrics

See how heed is used in real songs:

  • "Question props and the prophets agreed, ya heed"
    3rd Bass — No Master Plan No Master Race
  • "Competition take heed,"
    Army of the Pharaohs — Murda Murda
  • "Listen, behold, and take heed"
    Benefit — The United Stage of America

Words that rhyme with heed

Usage tips for "heed"

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Frequently asked questions

What does heed mean?
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people); "his attentiveness to her wishes"; "he spends without heed to the consequences" pay close attention to; give heed to; "Heed the advice of the old men"
What part of speech is heed?
Heed is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does heed have?
Heed has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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