obey vs heed
heed vs obeyobey is not a noun while heed is a noun.
obey and heed both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| obey | No | No | Yes | No |
| heed | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
heed is a hyponym of
obey; that is, heed is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
obey:
- obey: be obedient to
- heed: pay close attention to; give heed to
| obey (noun) | heed (noun) |
|---|---|
| paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people) |
| obey (verb) | heed (verb) |
|---|---|
| be obedient to | pay close attention to; give heed to |
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