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head

 
pronunciation:
hed
parts of speech:
noun, adjective, transitive verb, intransitive verb
phrases:
head and shoulders above, head off, over one's head
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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
definition 2: mind; intellect; understanding.
a good head for business
synonyms:
intellect, mind
similar words:
brain, gray matter, sense, understanding, wits
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
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
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
definition 8: the principal side of a coin. (Cf. tail.)
antonyms:
tail
definition 9: the source or beginning of a stream or river; headwater.
synonyms:
fountain, source
similar words:
beginning, fountainhead, headwaters, origin, wellspring
definition 10: the hair of the head.
synonyms:
hair
similar words:
locks
definition 11: the part of a tape recorder that picks up or erases the signals on the tape.
definition 12: (slang) a habitual user of illegal drugs, or an enthusiast (often used in combination).
a pothead
similar words:
addict, enthusiast, user
definition 13: the toilet on a boat or ship.
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phrase: head and shoulders above, over one's head
 
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
definition 2: of or relating to the head or the front (often used in combination).
a headacheheadlights
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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
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
definition 3: to have the lead or top position or status.
Chocolate heads our list of popular flavors.
similar words:
crown, lead, top
 
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
definition 2: of plants such as cabbage, to form a head.
similar words:
fruit
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phrase: head off
Word History
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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