The difference between Attend and Heed

When used as verbs, attend means to listen to (something or someone), whereas heed means to guard, protect.

Heed is also noun with the meaning: careful attention.

check bellow for the other definitions of Attend and Heed

Attend as a verb (archaic, transitive):

To listen to (something or someone); to pay attention to; regard; heed.
Attend as a verb (archaic, intransitive):

To listen (, ).
Attend as a verb (intransitive):

To turn one's consideration (); to deal with (a task, problem, concern etc.), to look after.

Examples:

"Secretaries attend to correspondence."
Attend as a verb (ambitransitive):

To wait upon as a servant etc.; to accompany to assist (someone).

Examples:

"Valets attend to their employer's wardrobe."
Attend as a verb (transitive):

To be present at (an event or place) in order to take part in some action or proceedings; to regularly go to (an event or place).

Examples:

"Children must attend primary school."
Attend as a verb (intransitive, legal):

To go to (a place) for some purpose (with ).
Attend as a verb:

To be present with; to accompany; to be united or consequent to.

Examples:

"a measure attended with ill effects"
Attend as a verb:

To wait for; to await; to remain, abide, or be in store for.

Heed as a verb (obsolete):

To guard, protect.
Heed as a verb (transitive):

To mind; to regard with care; to take notice of; to attend to; to observe.
Heed as a verb (intransitive, archaic):

To pay attention, care.