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head
- pronunciation:
- hed
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective, verb
- features:
- Word History, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the top part of a human or animal body which contains the brain and has eyes, ears, a nose, and a mouth.
- similar words:
- bean, skull, stack
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| definition 2: |
the person who is the leader of a group.
She is the head of the agency.- synonyms:
- chief
- similar words:
- boss, master, president, supervisor
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| definition 3: |
the top or most important part of a thing.
She bought two heads of lettuce.
- synonyms:
- top
- similar words:
- end, front, tip
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| definition 4: |
the side of a coin that shows a person's face.
President Lincoln is on the head of a penny. |
| related words: |
administration, captain, mind, principal, top |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
of the highest rank.
He is the head chef at the restaurant.- similar words:
- first
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| related words: |
main, primary, principal, supreme |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
headed, heading, heads |
| definition 1: |
to move in a certain direction.
His car is heading south now.He came home and headed for the kitchen.- similar words:
- aim, move
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| definition 2: |
to cause to go in a certain direction or on a certain path.
She headed the car south down the highway.- synonyms:
- direct
- similar words:
- lead, steer, turn
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| related words: |
govern, guide, rule |
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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