heed
/hiːd/
Group 15Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (verb)
- To pay attention to; to take notice of GRE
Example in Context
Had regulators heeded the early warnings from whistleblowers, the financial collapse might have been averted or at least mitigated.
Synonyms
listen toobeyfollow
Etymology
To pay careful attention or notice something.
- heede (Old English) — to pay attention
Memory Aid
👂Sounds like “heed the need”
A giant ear SHOUTING 'HEED THE NEED!' while everyone ignores it!
Visual Association
👀A person with oversized ears listening intently, trying to catch every word spoken.
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “heed” mean on the GRE?
heed (verb) means “To pay attention to; to take notice of”. Had regulators heeded the early warnings from whistleblowers, the financial collapse might have been averted or at least mitigated.
How to remember “heed” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “heed” sounds like “heed the need”. A giant ear SHOUTING 'HEED THE NEED!' while everyone ignores it!
What are synonyms for “heed”?
Common synonyms: listen to, obey, follow.