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head-on

head-on

 
pronunciation:
hed an
parts of speech:
adjective, adverb
features:
Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: frontally opposed or facing, or meeting head-to-head or front-to-front, as in a conflict or collision.
The drunk driver swerved into the oncoming traffic and caused a head-on collision.
definition 2: facing forward or in the direction of motion.
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part of speech: adverb
definition: with the head or frontal part leading.
The two cars collided head-on.