heeding
|heed-ing|
B2
/ˈhiːdɪŋ/
(heed)
pay attention
Etymology
Etymology Information
'heed' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'hēdan', where 'hēdan' meant 'to guard or take care of'.
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 of', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to pay attention to'.
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Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'heed', meaning to pay attention to or take notice of.
Heeding the warnings, she decided to stay indoors.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41