heeded
|heed/ed|
B2
/hiːdɪd/
(heed)
pay attention
Etymology
Etymology Information
'heed' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'hēdan', where 'hēdan' meant 'to guard or take care'.
Historical Evolution
'hēdan' transformed into the Middle English word 'heden', and eventually became the modern English word 'heed'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to guard or take care', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to pay attention to'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'heed'.
She heeded the warning and stayed indoors.
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Last updated: 2025/02/03 19:36