BRITAIN'S armed forces have been ranked as the fifth more powerful military in the world. The list of the globe's most potent armies ranks the United States as the most feared military on the planet, with a power index rating of 0.1663. The US is estimated to have almost 9,000 tanks at its disposal and a further 14,000 aircraft.
heedverb [ T ] uk â /hiËd/ us â /hiËd/ formal. âº to pay attention to something, especially advice or a warning: The airline has been criticized for failing to heed advice/warnings about lack of safety routines.
verb (used without object) 1. to give attention with the ear; attend closely for the purpose of hearing; give ear. 2. to pay attention; heed; obey (often followed by to): Children don't always listen to their parents. 3. to wait attentively for a sound (usually followed by for): to listen for sounds of their return.