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- pronunciation:
- hed
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective, verb
- phrases:
- head off, over one's head
- features:
- Word History, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the top or leading part of an animal body. In vertebrates the head contains the brain, eyes, nose, ears, and mouth. In invertebrates, the head contains eyes, mouth parts, and other organs.
- similar words:
- bean, dome, poll, skull, stack
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| definition 2: |
mind; intellect; understanding.
She has a good head for business.- synonyms:
- intellect
- similar words:
- brain, sense, understanding, wits
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| definition 3: |
a position of leadership or authority, or the person in such a position.
She is the head of the agency.- synonyms:
- chief
- 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.
He hit the nail on the head.
- synonyms:
- top
- similar words:
- end, front, tip
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| definition 5: |
one person or animal of a group, especially when they are being counted.
She counted five head of cattle.The firehouse is charging ten dollars per head for the spaghetti dinner. |
| definition 6: |
the side of a coin that shows the main design.
President Lincoln is on the head of a penny.- antonyms:
- tail
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| phrase: |
over one's head |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
of the highest rank or position; superior; leading; primary.
He is the head chef.I am the head waiter.- synonyms:
- chief
- similar words:
- first, lead, premier
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| related words: |
main, primary, principal, supreme, top |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
heads, heading, headed |
| definition 1: |
to be the director or head of; lead.
He heads the children's reading program.- synonyms:
- direct, lead
- similar words:
- administer, captain, command, control, manage, preside over, run, supervise
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| definition 2: |
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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| definition 3: |
to move toward a certain goal or in a certain direction.
He is heading for trouble.I am heading for the nearest diner.- similar words:
- aim, draw, move
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| related words: |
bear, govern, guide, moderate, rule, 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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