Head — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Head
Head (noun)
- the upper or anterior division of the animal body that contains the brain, the chief sense organs, and the mouth
- the seat of the intellect, mind
- a person with respect to mental qualities
Head (adjective)
- of, relating to, or intended for the upper or anterior division of the animal body that contains the brain, the chief sense organs, and the mouth, of, relating to, or intended for the head
- principal, chief
- located at the end that is upper or higher, situated at the head
Head (verb)
- to act as leader or director of, to act as head to
- to get in front of so as to hinder, stop, or turn back
- to take a lead over (as in a race), surpass
Head (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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the upper or front part of the body that contains the brain, the major sense organs, and the mouth
"I hit my head as I went through the low doorway"
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the place of leadership or command
"every year a different parent is placed at the head of the troop's cookie drive"
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a light mass of fine bubbles formed in or on a liquid
"the head on the ice cream soda rose a good two inches above the rim of the glass"
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a member of the human race
"the tour guide counted heads, and everyone was present"
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a time or state of affairs requiring prompt or decisive action
"when the disagreement between the two departments came to a head, the CEO called both managers in for a closed-door meeting"
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the beginning part of a stream
"Lake Itasca in Minnesota is the head of the Mississippi River"
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the highest part or point
"stood at the head of the stairs and looked down"
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the normal or healthy condition of the mental abilities
"you're out of your head if you think you can swim across that river"
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the part of a person that feels, thinks, perceives, wills, and especially reasons
"challenged us to put our heads together and find a solution to the skyrocketing costs of the company's health insurance plans"
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the person (as an employer or supervisor) who tells people and especially workers what to do
"as head of the planning committee, he had the responsibility of appointing someone to look into the parking situation"
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a bank of earth constructed to control water
"built a head to create a millpond"
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a room furnished with a fixture for flushing body waste
"give me a chance to visit the head, and I'll be all set to go"
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a person who regularly uses drugs especially illegally
"a shop near campus where all the heads used to get their paraphernalia"
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a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
"she's a total tech head who adores home electronics and computers"
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a word or series of words often in larger letters placed at the beginning of a passage or at the top of a page in order to introduce or categorize
"rechecked to make sure that all the heads were in boldface"
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a special and usually inborn ability
"I have no head for numbers"
Head (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to go on a specified course or in a certain direction
"she'll be heading out east in the fall to attend college"
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to be at the front of
"heading the procession at the dog show was a miniature poodle, followed by dogs seemingly of every breed"
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to be in charge of
"who headed the CIA when Ronald Reagan was president?"
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to be positioned along a certain course or in a certain direction
"the road to riches headed north, thought many, as off they went to Alaska to try their luck at panning gold"
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to point or turn (something) toward a target or goal
"after a long day at the beach, we headed the car toward home"
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to serve as leader of
"Robert La Salle headed the expedition that claimed Louisiana for the French king"
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to cut off the head of
"got a job at the slaughterhouse heading cattle"
Head (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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highest in rank or authority
"as head editor at the TV station for 17 years, he has seen many news anchors come and go"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Head
The most common words with a similar meaning to Head:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for Head
Words with the opposite meaning of Head:
Near Antonyms of Head
Word Forms of Head
Origin & Etymology of Head
Middle English hed, from Old English hēafod; akin to Old High German houbit head, Latin caput
First known use: before 12th century
Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Head
- CEFR level: A1 English Vocabulary — Page 8
- Topics: Body & Health
Words & Phrases Containing Head
Frequently Asked Questions about Head
What does "Head" mean?
"Head" means the upper or anterior division of the animal body that contains the brain, the chief sense organs, and the mouth. As an a noun, an adjective and a verb, it is defined as: the upper or anterior division of the animal body that contains the brain, the chief sense organs, and the mouth. It has 24 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Head"?
Other words for "Head" include bean, block, dome, mazard, melon, nob, noddle and noggin. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Head" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Head"?
There are 609 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Head". Common alternatives include bean, block, dome, mazard, melon, nob, noddle, noggin, noodle and nut.
What is a slang word for "Head"?
Slang words for "Head" include block, nut, freak, hophead and hype.
What is the opposite of "Head"?
Antonyms of "Head" include bottom, nadir, rock bottom, dementia, derangement, insanity, lunacy and madness. Near antonyms include ranks, animal, beast and beastie.
How do you use "Head" in a sentence?
Examples of "Head" in a sentence: "I hit my head as I went through the low doorway"; "every year a different parent is placed at the head of the troop's cookie drive"; "the head on the ice cream soda rose a good two inches above the rim of the glass".
Is "Head" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Head" can be used as a noun, an adjective and a verb, depending on the context.
Is "Head" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?
As an A1-level word, "Head" is typical of Cambridge A1 Movers (Young Learners), TOEIC Listening & Reading 120+.