The difference between Attention and Heed
When used as nouns, attention means mental focus, whereas heed means careful attention.
Attention is also interjection with the meaning: ..
Heed is also verb with the meaning: to guard, protect.
check bellow for the other definitions of Attention and Heed
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Attention as a noun (uncountable):
Mental focus.
Examples:
"Please direct your attention to the following words."
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Attention as a noun (countable):
An action or remark expressing concern for or interest in someone or something, especially romantic interest.
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Attention as a noun (uncountable, military):
A state of alertness in the standing position.
Examples:
"The company will now come to attention."
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Heed as a noun:
Careful attention.
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Heed as a verb (obsolete):
To guard, protect.
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Heed as a verb (transitive):
To mind; to regard with care; to take notice of; to attend to; to observe.
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Heed as a verb (intransitive, archaic):
To pay attention, care.