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head
- pronunciation:
- hed
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- phrases:
- head and shoulders above, over one's head, head off
- features:
- Word History, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the body part of a human being or animal that contains the brain or primary nerve center and the facial features.
- synonyms:
- pate
- similar words:
- bean, block, dome, noggin, poll, skull, stack
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| definition 2: |
mind; intellect; understanding.
a good head for business- synonyms:
- intellect, mind
- similar words:
- brain, gray matter, sense, understanding, wits
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| definition 3: |
a position of leadership or authority, or the person in such a position.
head of the agency- synonyms:
- chief, leader
- similar words:
- boss, director, lead, master, president, supervisor, top
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| definition 4: |
the part of anything regarded as the top or most prominent part.
the head of the batthe head of the formation
- synonyms:
- top
- similar words:
- end, fore, forefront, front, tip
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| definition 5: |
part of a tool or other object.
a hammer head |
| definition 6: |
one person or animal of a group.
five head of cattle |
| definition 7: |
the culmination of a situation.
She brought the problem to a head.- synonyms:
- climax, culmination
- similar words:
- crescendo, crisis, denouement, pitch, turning point
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| definition 8: |
the principal side of a coin. (Cf. tail.)
- antonyms:
- tail
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| definition 9: |
the source or beginning of a stream or river; headwater.
- synonyms:
- fountain, source
- similar words:
- beginning, fountainhead, headwaters, origin, wellspring
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| definition 10: |
the hair of the head.
- synonyms:
- hair
- similar words:
- locks
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| definition 11: |
the part of a tape recorder that picks up or erases the signals on the tape.
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| definition 12: |
(slang) a habitual user of illegal drugs, or an enthusiast (often used in combination).
a pothead- similar words:
- addict, enthusiast, user
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| related words: |
administration, apex, captain, chairman, crown, king, marshal, mind, mother, pinnacle, principal, top |
| phrase: |
head and shoulders above |
| phrase: |
over one's head |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
of the highest rank or position; superior; leading; primary.
the head chefthe head waiter- synonyms:
- chief
- similar words:
- central, commanding, first, lead, leading, master, premier
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| definition 2: |
of or relating to the head or the front (often used in combination).
a headacheheadlights |
| related words: |
anterior, home, main, primary, principal, supreme, top |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
headed, heading, heads |
| definition 1: |
to be the director or head of; lead.
He heads the company.- synonyms:
- direct, lead
- similar words:
- administer, captain, command, control, manage, oversee, preside over, run, supervise
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| definition 2: |
to cause to go in a certain direction or on a certain path.
She headed the car towards home.- synonyms:
- direct
- similar words:
- lead, steer, turn
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| definition 3: |
to have the lead or top position or status.
Chocolate heads our list of popular flavors.- similar words:
- crown, lead, top
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| related words: |
boss, govern, guide, home, mastermind, moderate, officiate, rule |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to move toward a certain goal or in a certain direction.
He is heading for trouble.I am heading for the nearest bar.- similar words:
- aim, draw, move, repair, tend, trend
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| definition 2: |
of plants such as cabbage, to form a head.
- similar words:
- fruit
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| related words: |
bear, home, travel, venture |
| phrase: |
head off |
In Old English, the word for head was heafod. The modern spelling appeared first in 1420. At that time, the word "head" rhymed with "bead."
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a broader category including head |
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body |
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a representation of a head |
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bust |
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associated with heads |
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brain, mind |
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negatively associated with heads |
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amnesia, concussion, headache |
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some accessories for heads |
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bandanna, beret, bridle, cap, crown, halo, halter, hat, headband, headrest, helmet, hood, kerchief, muzzle, pillow, scarf, turban, veil, visor |
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some actions of heads |
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beckon, bow, butt, dive, nod, shake, turn |
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some parts of animal heads |
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antenna, antler, blowhole, comb, crest, horn |
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some parts of human heads |
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face, hair |
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