Both Uses of
heed
in
Carrie, by Stephen King
- Then she began to sharpen again, heedless of the droplets which splattered her dress.†
*heedless = 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.
- This time the motor coughed and caught, and she roared out of the garage heedlessly, dinging one fender.†
standard suffix: The suffix "-lessly" in heedlessly means in a manner that is without. This is the same pattern you see in words like harmlessly, fearlessly, and remorselessly.
Definition:
pay close attention to; or to do what is suggested -- especially with regard to a warning or other advice