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heed

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/hiːd/ · heed

To pay attention to something; to consider.

Meanings

verbformal

To pay attention to something; to consider.

کسی چیز پر توجہ دینا، غور کرنا۔

توجہ دینا

tawajjoh dena

Synonyms

pay attentionconsidermindتوجہ دیناغور کرناخیال رکھنا

Antonyms

ignoreoverlookneglectنظر انداز کرناچھوڑ دیناغفلت

Common Collocations

  • heed advice
  • heed warnings
  • heed instructions

Example Sentences

You should heed his warnings about the storm.

تمہیں طوفان کے بارے میں اس کی تنبیہات پر توجہ دینی چاہیے۔

Tumhein toofan ke bare mein is ki tanbeehat par tawajjoh deni chahiye.

She failed to heed the advice of her friends.

اس نے اپنے دوستوں کی نصیحت پر توجہ نہیں دی۔

Us ne apne doston ki naseehat par tawajjoh nahi di.

Please heed the rules while visiting the museum.

موزیم کے دورے کے دوران قوانین پر توجہ دیں۔

Museum ke daure ke doran qawaid par tawajjoh dein.

Easily Confused With

lead:‘Lead’ refers to guiding or being in charge, whereas ‘heed’ focuses on paying attention.
speed:‘Speed’ refers to how fast something goes, while ‘heed’ means being cautious.

Word Family

heedful
adjectiveتوجہ دینے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember to 'heed' the advice to avoid trouble!

Imagine an ear attentively listening to advice.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

خود پہ کچھ اعتماد کرو، سنا کریں تجھی کو، کشتیاں موجود ہوں گی، کشف کا کچھ ہی پتہ ہے۔

Khud pe kuch aitmaad karo, suna karain tujh ko, kashtiyan maujood hongi, kashf ka kuch hi pata hai.

Trust in yourself, listen to your heart, There will be boats available, just know the hidden path.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

سنا ہے، سنا ہے، پہلی بار کا بڑا ہے۔

Suna hai, suna hai, pehli baar ka bara hai.

Hearing is important, especially the first time.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "hēdan" — to observe or pay attention

First known use: 14th century

The word 'heed' has been in use since Old English times and has retained its meaning related to attention and caution over the centuries.