— heeder , n.
/heed/ , v.t.
1. to give careful attention to: He did not heed the warning.
v.i.
2. to give attention; have regard.
n.
3. careful attention; notice; observation (usually with give or take ).
[ bef. 900; ME heden, OE hedan; c. G hüten to guard, protect; akin to HOOD 1 ]
Syn. 1. note, observe, consider, mark. 3. consideration, care; caution, vigilance, watchfulness.
Ant. 1. disregard, ignore.