All 4 Uses of
heed
in
Anne Of Green Gables
- I've often had to scold her well for her heedlessness.†
p. 43.1standard suffix: The suffix "-lessness" in heedlessness means in a state without. This is the same pattern you see in words like fearlessness, powerlessness, and harmlessness.
- Anne rose to her feet, with clasped hands, the tears still glistening on her cheeks; the dish towel she had been hemming slipped unheeded to the floor.†
p. 82.6unheeded = ignoredstandard prefix: The prefix "un-" in unheeded means not and reverses the meaning of heeded. This is the same pattern you see in words like unhappy, unknown, and unlucky.
- Mr. Phillips paid no heed to Gilbert.†
p. 108.2 *heed = pay close attention to; or do what is suggested
- It's because you're too heedless and impulsive, child, that's what.†
p. 151.8heedless = ignorant or ignoring; or not following advicestandard suffix: The suffix "-less" in heedless means without. This is the same pattern you see in words like fearless, homeless, and endless.
Definition:
pay close attention to; or to do what is suggested -- especially with regard to a warning or other advice