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- pronunciation:
- hed
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- phrases:
- head and shoulders above, head off, over one's head
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, adjective, verb), 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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definition 13: |
the toilet on a boat or ship.
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related words: |
administration, apex, captain, chairman, crown, king, marshal, mind, mother, pinnacle, principal, top |
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phrase: |
head and shoulders above, 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: |
heads, heading, headed |
definition 1: |
to be the director or head of; lead.
He heads the company now, as his father retired last year.- 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 her office.At that point, he headed the expedition south.- 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 destination or in a certain direction (often fol by "for").
Where are you heading? Are you on your way to Phoenix?The car is heading north now.I'm heading for the kitchen. Do you want anything?It's getting dark. I think we should head back now.Their marriage is heading for trouble.The company is heading for disaster.- 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 |
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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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