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HEEDFUL
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Giving attention
Synonyms:
advertent; heedful
Classified under:
Similar:
attentive ((often followed by 'to') giving care or attention)
Derivation:
heedfulness (the trait of staying aware of (paying close attention to) your responsibilities)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention
Example:
heedful of what they were doing
Synonyms:
attentive; heedful; paying attention; thoughtful
Classified under:
Attribute:
attentiveness; heed; paying attention; regard (paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people))
Antonym:
heedless (marked by or paying little heed or attention)
Derivation:
heedfulness (the trait of staying aware of (paying close attention to) your responsibilities)
Sense 3
Meaning:
Cautiously attentive
Example:
heedful of his father's advice
Synonyms:
careful; heedful
Classified under:
Adjectives
Similar:
aware; mindful (bearing in mind; attentive to)
Derivation:
heedfulness (the trait of staying aware of (paying close attention to) your responsibilities)
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