Heed and Respect

Heed

Heed verb - To take notice of and be guided by.
Usage example: if we had heeded the ranger's advice, we might not have gotten lost

Respect is a synonym for heed in care topic. In some cases you can use "Respect" instead the word "Heed" as a verb or a noun, when it comes to topics like thought, consider, listen to, attend to.

Respect

Respect verb - To think very highly or favorably of.

Heed is a synonym for respect in abide by topic. You can use "Heed" instead the word "Respect" as a verb or a noun, if it concerns topics such as admire, consider, listen to, attend to.

How words are described

particular particular heed particular respect
little little heed little respect
less less heed less respect
slightest slightest heed slightest respect

Common collocations

time heed time respect time
rule heed rule respect rule
freedom heed freedom respect freedom
anyone heed anyone respect anyone
Other words: rules, women, orders, laws.

Both words in one sentence

  • You and your brave band of Fire-Forged Friends will struggle on to survive and maintain your freedom and heed no laws but your own and respect no authority but that of your Team Mom and/or Team Dad.
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