Basic Details
Word: Heed
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To pay careful attention to something.
Synonyms: Listen, Notice, Consider
Antonyms: Ignore, Overlook, Neglect
Idioms and Phrases
- Heed the warning: To listen to advice or a caution. Example: "You should heed the warning about the storm and stay indoors."
- In one ear and out the other: When someone doesnt pay attention to what is being said. Example: "He really doesnt listen; it goes in one ear and out the other."
Usage Examples
Example 1: It is important to heed traffic signs to keep everyone safe on the road.
Example 2: She decided to heed her teacher's advice and studied hard for the exam.
Example 3: The doctor told him to heed the symptoms and seek help if he didnt feel better.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "heed" comes from the Old English word "hdan", which means to take care of or be cautious? It's been used for centuries to emphasize the importance of paying attention.
Famous Quote
"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Edmund Burke. This reminds us to heed the call to act when we see wrongdoing.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "heed" mean?
a) To ignore something
b) To pay careful attention to something
c) To forget something
d) To dismiss something
Answer: b) To pay careful attention to something
2. Which of these is a synonym of "heed"?
a) Ignore
b) Listen
c) Dismiss
d) Overlook
Answer: b) Listen
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "heed"?
a) Notice
b) Heed the warning
c) Overlook
d) Consider
Answer: c) Overlook
4. Which sentence uses "heed" correctly?
a) She decided to heed her friend's advice about the party.
b) He decided to heed his computer.
c) They did not heed the cooking instructions and burned the meal.
d) Both a and c.
Answer: d) Both a and c.
5. Which idiom means to pay attention?
a) Heed the warning
b) Cold as ice
c) In one ear and out the other
d) A stitch in time saves nine
Answer: a) Heed the warning
