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  1. 12-Jan-2012, 19:05 #1
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    Default ...took heed to/of...

    Mark took heed to/of what his friends were saying and gave up.

    Can either preposition be used?

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    Default Re: ...took heed to/of...

    Of.
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    Default Re: ...took heed to/of...

    'Take heed of', put 'Pay heed to'. Perhaps that explain's Tan Elaine's doubt.

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    Default Re: ...took heed to/of...

    Quote Originally Posted by BobK View Post
    'Take heed of', put 'Pay heed to'. Perhaps that explain's Tan Elaine's doubt.

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    Yes, Bob, you are right.
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