Meaning & use
heed
To pay careful attention to advice, a warning, or an instruction, and act accordingly.
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The villagers heeded the warning and evacuated before the storm arrived.
He rarely heeds advice from anyone, even when it clearly serves his own interest.
A note on using this word
Heed is somewhat formal and is almost always used with advice, warnings, or instructions rather than casual statements.
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