head
1 of 3noun
ˈhed 
1
: the upper or anterior division of the animal body that contains the brain, the chief sense organs, and the mouth
nodded his head in agreement
2
a
: the seat of the intellect : mind
two heads are better than one
b
: a person with respect to mental qualities
let wiser heads prevail
c
: natural aptitude or talent
a good head for figures
d
: mental or emotional control : poise
a level head
e
: headache
3
: the obverse (see obverse entry 2 sense 1) of a coin —usually used in plural
call heads or tails
4
a
: person, individual
count heads
b
plural head : one of a number (as of domestic animals)
sold twenty head of cattle
5
a
: the end that is upper or higher or opposite the foot
the head of the table
head of a sail
b
: the source of a stream or river
the head of the Nile
c
: either end of something (such as a drum) whose two ends need not be distinguished
6
: director, leader: such as
a
: headmaster
b
: one in charge of a division or department in an office or institution
the head of the English department
met with the other department heads
7
a
: capitulum sense 2
b
: the foliaged part of a plant especially when consisting of a compact mass of leaves, flowers, or fruit
a head of lettuce
a single head of grain
8
a
: the leading element of a military column or a procession
b
: headway
often she had to fight for her head as the press of sail buried her bow—
C. V. Reilly
C. V. Reilly9
a
: the uppermost extremity or projecting part of an object : top
the head of a bolt
b
: the striking part of a weapon, tool, or implement
the head of an ax
c
: the rounded proximal end of a long bone (such as the humerus)
d
: the end of a muscle nearest the origin
e
: the oval part of a printed musical note
10
a
: a body of water kept in reserve at a height
also : the containing bank, dam, or wall
b
: a mass of water in motion (as in a rip current)
11
a
: the difference in elevation between two points in a body of fluid
b
: the resulting pressure of the fluid at the lower point expressible as this height
broadly : pressure of a fluid
an engine with a full head of steam
12
a
: the bow and adjacent parts of a ship
b
: a ship's toilet
broadly : toilet sense 1
13
: the approximate length of the head of a horse
won by a head
14
: the place of leadership, honor, or command
at the head of her class
15
a(1)
: 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
(2)
: a separate part or topic
heads of a sermon
b
: a portion of a page or sheet that is above the first line of printing
16
: the foam or scum that rises on a fermenting or effervescing liquid (such as beer)
17
a
: the part of a boil, pimple, or abscess at which it is likely to break
b
: culminating point of action : crisis
events came to a head
18
a
: a part or attachment of a machine or machine tool containing a device (such as a cutter or drill)
turret head of a lathe
also : the part of an apparatus that performs the chief function or a particular function
a drill head
b
magnetic recording : an electromagnet used as a transducer for recording on, reading, or erasing a magnetic medium (such as tape or a disk)
19
grammar : an immediate constituent of a construction that can have the same grammatical function as the whole (such as man in "an old man," "a very old man," or "the man in the street")
20
a
: one who uses a drug —often used in combination
pothead
b
: a devoted enthusiast : aficionado —often used in combination
computerhead
21
usually vulgar : fellatio, cunnilingus —usually used with give
head
2 of 3adjective
1
: 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 (see head entry 1 sense 1)
head injuries
2
: principal, chief
head cook
3
: located at the end that is upper or higher : situated at the head (see head entry 1 sense 5a)
head sails
4
: coming from in front
head sea
head
3 of 3verb
headed; heading; heads
transitive verb
1
: behead
2
a
: to put the striking part of a weapon, tool, or implement on : fit a head (see head entry 1 sense 9b) to
head an arrow
b
: to form the uppermost extremity or projecting part of : to form the head or top of
tower headed by a spire
3
: to act as leader or director of : to act as head (see head entry 1 sense 6) to
head a revolt
4
a
: to get in front of so as to hinder, stop, or turn back
head a herd of cattle
b
: to take a lead over (as in a race) : surpass
c
: to pass (a stream) by going round above the source
5
a
: to place something at the beginning or top of (something) in order to introduce or categorize : to put something at the head of (something, as a list)
Each page was headed with the writer's name.
b
: to stand as the first or leading member of
heads the list of heroes
6
: to set the course of
head a ship northward
7
: to hit and propel (something, such as a soccer ball) with the head (see head entry 1 sense 1)
headed the ball into the goal
intransitive verb
1
: to form a compact mass of leaves or fruit : to form a head (see head entry 1 sense 7b)
This type of cabbage heads early.
2
: to point or proceed in a certain direction
headed south
3
: to have a source : originate
The river heads in those mountains.
Phrases
by the head : drawing the greater depth of water forward
: crazy, distracted
: delirious
Her parents were out of their heads with worry.
1
: beyond one's comprehension or competence
the most awful intellectual detail, all of it over my head—E. B. White
E. B. White2
: so as to pass over one's superior standing or authority
went over my head to complain
Synonyms
Noun
- bean
- block [slang]
- dome
- mazard [chiefly dialect]
- mazzard
- nob
- noddle
- noggin
- noodle
- nut [slang]
- pate
- poll
Adjective
- chief
- commanding
- first
- foremost
- high
- lead
- leading
- preeminent
- premier
- presiding
- primary
- prime
- principal
- supereminent
- supreme
- top
Verb
- bear
- make
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
Noun She patted the dog on the head. He nodded his head in agreement. The ceiling's low—watch your head! Adjective as head editor at the TV station for 17 years, he has seen many news anchors come and go Verb The group was headed by the church pastor. He was accused of heading the revolt. I hopped in the car and headed down the street. After lunch, we headed back to the office. She headed out early this morning. The birds have already started heading south for the winter. The forward headed the ball into the goal. See More
Recent Examples on the WebMike Hutton, Post-Tribune, 19 July 2017 Delimitros said one of the truck’s side view mirrors struck her in the head, causing minor injuries. —David Hernandez, sandiegouniontribune.com, 19 July 2017 Cal Fire representatives said the current parking mess has already impacted them because the driveway to their station enters the highway not far from the trail head. —J. Harry Jones, Ramona Sentinel, 19 July 2017 Now, Maineri heads into year 12 with 18 pitchers on his roster, hoping that rising junior Caleb Gilbert and sophomore-to-be Zach Hess will emerge at the top of the pitching rotation. —John Roach, NOLA.com, 19 July 2017 Turning this on its head, the susceptibility of Bose– —Thilo Stöferle, Ars Technica, 18 July 2017 Head over to PCWorld’s comprehensive Windows 10 Creators Update review for the full rundown and extensive hands-on impressions, or our round-up of the Creators Update’s best new features. —Brad Chacos, PCWorld, 17 July 2017 The Senate bill would also require the head of Air Force Space Command to serve for six years, rather than two or four years. —Jay Bennett, Popular Mechanics, 15 July 2017 Facing a potential recall, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett has a huge head start on anyone who wants to run for his job. —Bill Glauber, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 14 July 2017 Josh Reed, Anchorage Daily News, 12 Feb. 2023 Live co-head writer and longtime executive producer, Molly McNearney, will executive produce the 95th Oscars as well. —Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Nov. 2022 Among the participants were producer and PR strategist Ngoc Nguyen, CAA motion pictures co-head Maha Dakhil, Del Shaw partner Nina Shaw, multihyphenates including Amy Schumer and feminist pioneer Gloria Steinem. —Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 26 June 2022 Head direction cells fire when the animal’s head points in a certain direction, like north or south. —Quanta Magazine, 14 Oct. 2021 Porter, who played in three Western Conference Finals and two NBA Finals in the early 1990s, later became head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks from 2003-05. —Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2023 Any Reid, who served as head coach of the Eagles for 14 seasons, will face his former team in this one. —cleveland, 30 Jan. 2023 He’s the head coach of the 2022 Philadelphia Eagles. —Howard Megdal, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2023 But BYU Athletics said Stanley told them that Olmstead, the head coach of men's volleyball, is one of the people Stanley has looked up to most during his five years at the school.. —Josh Peter, USA TODAY, 19 Jan. 2023 Dustin Dopirak, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Feb. 2023 Young Pima men would head southeast into the grueling stretch of desert between Tucson and Pima and Maricopa villages to assist pioneers overwhelmed by heat and thirst. —Jim Robbins, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Feb. 2023 Temperatures head deep into the 60s to perhaps around 70. —Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 14 Feb. 2023 Those inclined to the urban might fete in Mexico City, while those hoping to bottle some sense of serenity can head to the coast. —Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Feb. 2023 Both teams head into State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, having hoisted the Lombardi Trophy in the last five years. —Matt Craig, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2023 The fungus could head east and north, deeper into Washington State and Texas. —David Axe, Rolling Stone, 8 Feb. 2023 Interested buyers head over to the auction’s website to place their bids. —Dana Givens, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2023 Those wanting to maximize their chances should head for the more remote northern villages of Coldfoot in the Yukon Territory, or to Prudhoe Bay and Utqiaġvik in the extreme north. —Jamie Carter, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2023 See More
Noun
There's always one shot that leaves a golfer shaking his or her head. —Mike Hutton, Post-Tribune, 19 July 2017 Delimitros said one of the truck’s side view mirrors struck her in the head, causing minor injuries. —David Hernandez, sandiegouniontribune.com, 19 July 2017 Cal Fire representatives said the current parking mess has already impacted them because the driveway to their station enters the highway not far from the trail head. —J. Harry Jones, Ramona Sentinel, 19 July 2017 Now, Maineri heads into year 12 with 18 pitchers on his roster, hoping that rising junior Caleb Gilbert and sophomore-to-be Zach Hess will emerge at the top of the pitching rotation. —John Roach, NOLA.com, 19 July 2017 Turning this on its head, the susceptibility of Bose– —Thilo Stöferle, Ars Technica, 18 July 2017 Head over to PCWorld’s comprehensive Windows 10 Creators Update review for the full rundown and extensive hands-on impressions, or our round-up of the Creators Update’s best new features. —Brad Chacos, PCWorld, 17 July 2017 The Senate bill would also require the head of Air Force Space Command to serve for six years, rather than two or four years. —Jay Bennett, Popular Mechanics, 15 July 2017 Facing a potential recall, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett has a huge head start on anyone who wants to run for his job. —Bill Glauber, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 14 July 2017 Adjective
Olivia Matson just wrapped up her first official season as co-head coach for the Valley team. —Josh Reed, Anchorage Daily News, 12 Feb. 2023 Live co-head writer and longtime executive producer, Molly McNearney, will executive produce the 95th Oscars as well. —Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Nov. 2022 Among the participants were producer and PR strategist Ngoc Nguyen, CAA motion pictures co-head Maha Dakhil, Del Shaw partner Nina Shaw, multihyphenates including Amy Schumer and feminist pioneer Gloria Steinem. —Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 26 June 2022 Head direction cells fire when the animal’s head points in a certain direction, like north or south. —Quanta Magazine, 14 Oct. 2021 Porter, who played in three Western Conference Finals and two NBA Finals in the early 1990s, later became head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks from 2003-05. —Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2023 Any Reid, who served as head coach of the Eagles for 14 seasons, will face his former team in this one. —cleveland, 30 Jan. 2023 He’s the head coach of the 2022 Philadelphia Eagles. —Howard Megdal, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2023 But BYU Athletics said Stanley told them that Olmstead, the head coach of men's volleyball, is one of the people Stanley has looked up to most during his five years at the school.. —Josh Peter, USA TODAY, 19 Jan. 2023 Verb
The Pacers head into the All-Star break with a 26-34 record after losing 15 of their previous 17 games. —Dustin Dopirak, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Feb. 2023 Young Pima men would head southeast into the grueling stretch of desert between Tucson and Pima and Maricopa villages to assist pioneers overwhelmed by heat and thirst. —Jim Robbins, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Feb. 2023 Temperatures head deep into the 60s to perhaps around 70. —Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 14 Feb. 2023 Those inclined to the urban might fete in Mexico City, while those hoping to bottle some sense of serenity can head to the coast. —Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Feb. 2023 Both teams head into State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, having hoisted the Lombardi Trophy in the last five years. —Matt Craig, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2023 The fungus could head east and north, deeper into Washington State and Texas. —David Axe, Rolling Stone, 8 Feb. 2023 Interested buyers head over to the auction’s website to place their bids. —Dana Givens, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2023 Those wanting to maximize their chances should head for the more remote northern villages of Coldfoot in the Yukon Territory, or to Prudhoe Bay and Utqiaġvik in the extreme north. —Jamie Carter, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2023 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun, Adjective, and Verb
Middle English hed, from Old English hēafod; akin to Old High German houbit head, Latin caput
First Known Use
Noun
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Adjective
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
Phrases Containing head
Kids Definition
head
1 of 3 noun ˈhed
1
: the upper or front part of the body (as of a human being or an insect) that contains the brain, the chief sense organs, and the mouth
2
a
: mind entry 1 sense 2, understanding
a good head for figures
b
: control of the mind or feelings
kept a level head in time of danger
3
: the side of a coin bearing a head or the major design
4
a
: person sense 1, individual
count heads
b
plural head : one of a number (as of livestock)
100 head of cattle
5
a
: the end that is upper or higher or opposite the foot
the head of the bed
b
: the uppermost part : top
c
: a skin or something like a thin piece of skin stretched across one or both ends of a drum
6
: headmaster
7
: a compact mass of plant parts (as leaves or flowers)
a head of cabbage
8
a
: the place where a stream begins
b
: the difference in elevation between two points in a body of fluid
c
: the resulting pressure at the lower point
also : pressure of a fluid
a head of steam
9
a
: the place of leadership or command
the person at the head of the group
b
: a person in this place : chief, leader
10
: the foam that rises on a foaming liquid
11
a
: the part of a boil, pimple, or abscess at which it is likely to break
b
: crisis sense 2
events came to a head
12
: a part of a machine, tool, or weapon that performs the main function
head of a lance
a machine with a grinding head
headship noun
ˈhed-ˌship
head
2 of 3 adjective1
: principal, chief
head cook
2
: placed at the head
sat at the head table at the banquet
3
: coming from in front
head sea
head
3 of 3 verb1
: to form a head
this cabbage heads early
2
: to be or put oneself at the head of : lead
head a revolt
head the list of heroes
3
a
: to get in front of so as to hinder, stop, or turn back
head them off at the pass
b
: to take a lead over (as in a race)
4
: to go or point in a specified course
head for home
head the ship north
Medical Definition
head
noun ˈhed
1
: the division of the human body that contains the brain, the eyes, the ears, the nose, and the mouth
also : the corresponding anterior division of the body of various animals including all vertebrates, most arthropods, and many mollusks and worms
2
: headache
3
: a projection or extremity especially of an anatomical part: as
a
: the rounded proximal end of a long bone (as the humerus)
b
: the end of a muscle nearest the origin
c
: the anterior end of an invertebrate : scolex
4
: the part of a boil, pimple, or abscess at which it is likely to break
5
: the end of a lipid molecule that consists of a polar group and is regarded as being opposite to the tail
head adjective
Legal Definition
head
noun : any of a number of individuals
head 1 of 3
noun
1
as in skull
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 Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- skull
- noggin
- scalp
- dome
- pate
- nob
- noddle
- cranium
- noodle
- crown
- bean
- poll
- block
- mazard
- mazzard
- nut
- occiput
2
as in helm
the place of leadership or command every year a different parent is placed at the head of the troop's cookie drive Synonyms & Similar Words
- helm
- chair
- top
- forefront
- headship
- rein(s)
- driver's seat
- presidency
- directorship
- lead
- seat
- chairmanship
- throne
- chieftainship
- pinnacle
- jurisdiction
- pedestal
- dictatorship
- vanguard
- upper hand
- sway
- deanship
- dominion
- commandership
- kingship
- eminence
- superintendency
- premiership
- height
- governorship
- mastership
- dominance
- generalship
- mastery
- presidentship
- captainship
- sovereignty
- sovranty
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- ranks
3
as in foam
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 Synonyms & Similar Words
- foam
- surf
- froth
- suds
- spume
- spray
- lather
- mist
- mousse
- scum
- spindrift
4
as in person
a member of the human race the tour guide counted heads, and everyone was present Synonyms & Similar Words
- person
- guy
- man
- life
- body
- creature
- duck
- bird
- human
- individual
- being
- face
- fish
- soul
- egg
- scout
- baby
- stiff
- bod
- party
- sort
- specimen
- thing
- customer
- personage
- mortal
- devil
- human being
- cookie
- character
- wight
- personality
- fellow
- cooky
- brother
- slob
- son of man
- somebody
- self
- homo
- neighbor
- humanoid
- hominid
- celebrity
- fellowman
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- animal
- beast
- critter
- brute
- beastie
5
as in crisis
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 Synonyms & Similar Words
- crisis
- crossroad(s)
- extremity
- emergency
- crunch
- situation
- flash point
- boiling point
- juncture
- clutch
- breaking point
- zero hour
- crunch time
- point of no return
- corner
- conjuncture
- moment of truth
- exigency
- possibility
- predicament
- climax
- milestone
- strait
- tinderbox
- turning point
- pass
- spot
- happening
- Dunkirk
- hot water
- last ditch
- contingency
- pinch
- condition
- last minute
- landmark
- hole
- impasse
- scrape
- jam
- eleventh hour
- fix
- deadlock
- stalemate
6
as in headwater
the beginning part of a stream Lake Itasca in Minnesota is the head of the Mississippi River Synonyms & Similar Words
- headwater
- tributary
- source
- headstream
- fountain
- spring
- hot spring
- feeder
- branch
- headspring
- fountainhead
- geyser
- wellspring
7
as in top
the highest part or point stood at the head of the stairs and looked down Synonyms & Similar Words
- top
- pinnacle
- zenith
- peak
- culmination
- apex
- height
- crown
- crest
- summit
- climax
- meridian
- crescendo
- noon
- capstone
- acme
- tip-top
- apogee
- roof
- high-water mark
- sum
- ceiling
- highlight
- tip
- high
- high noon
- cap
- prime
- flower
- noontime
- ne plus ultra
- extremity
- blossom
- flood tide
- vertex
- heyday
- bloom
- glory
- extreme
- highspot
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- bottom
- foot
- base
- abyss
- nadir
- rock bottom
- minimum
8
as in mind
the normal or healthy condition of the mental abilities you're out of your head if you think you can swim across that river Synonyms & Similar Words
- mind
- sanity
- marbles
- daylights
- health
- saneness
- wit(s)
- reason
- sense
- healthfulness
- rationality
- reasonableness
- healthiness
- soundness
- lucidity
- normalcy
- normality
- clearheadedness
- wholesomeness
- lucidness
- wisdom
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- madness
- insanity
- mania
- dementia
- delusion
- hallucination
- derangement
- hysteria
- delirium
- frenzy
- lunacy
- unreason
9
as in brain
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 Synonyms & Similar Words
- brain
- mind
- psyche
- skull
- intellect
- intelligence
- cerebrum
- thinker
- brilliance
- insight
- wisdom
- perception
- noodle
- gray matter
- belfry
- wit
- loaf
- consciousness
- mentality
- awareness
- judgment
- acumen
- perspicacity
- sagacity
- reason
- alertness
- judgement
- astuteness
- sapience
- cognizance
- self-consciousness
- self-awareness
10
as in boss
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 Synonyms & Similar Words
- boss
- foreman
- leader
- chief
- director
- manager
- commander
- master
- captain
- honcho
- overseer
- supervisor
- executive
- headman
- president
- administrator
- helmsman
- lord
- superintendent
- boss man
- taskmaster
- governor
- general
- kingpin
- principal
- jefe
- steward
- ruler
- overlord
- mistress
- king
- prince
- employer
- directress
- baron
- skipper
- figurehead
- sovereign
- hierarch
- superior
- leadman
- potentate
- top gun
- magnate
- dominator
- mogul
- czar
- straw boss
- big gun
- bigwig
- higher-up
- cohead
- top dog
- coleader
- sovran
- ganger
- tsar
- tzar
- standard-bearer
- gaffer
- big cheese
- subchief
- subdirector
- micromanager
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- subject
- secondary
- subordinate
- junior
- dependent
- underling
- inferior
11
as in dam
a bank of earth constructed to control water built a head to create a millpond Synonyms & Similar Words
- dam
- levee
- embankment
- rampart
- canal
- lock
- ditch
- barrier
- dike
- jetty
- barricade
- gutter
- breakwater
- weir
- trough
- block
- channel
- sluice
- seawall
- bulwark
- barrage
- breastwork
- earthwork
- stank
- milldam
- floodgate
12
as in bathroom
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 Synonyms & Similar Words
- bathroom
- restroom
- toilet
- bath
- bog
- water closet
- washroom
- lavatory
- loo
- john
- comfort station
- pan
- potty
- latrine
- cloakroom
- pot
- commode
- convenience
- privy
- powder room
- can
- half bath
- outhouse
- garderobe
- ladies' room
- men's room
- jakes
- ladies
13
as in user
a person who regularly uses drugs especially illegally a shop near campus where all the heads used to get their paraphernalia Synonyms & Similar Words
- user
- addict
- freak
- fiend
- dopehead
- stoner
- junkie
- junky
- hophead
- speed freak
- hype
- druggie
- crackhead
- doper
- burnout
- cokehead
- acidhead
- druggy
- pothead
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- nonuser
- nonaddict
14
as in sucker
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something she's a total tech head who adores home electronics and computers Synonyms & Similar Words
- sucker
- fan
- lover
- maniac
- enthusiast
- buff
- supporter
- fanatic
- friend
- freak
- collector
- hound
- devotee
- nut
- expert
- addict
- aficionado
- fool
- proponent
- fancier
- junkie
- bug
- junky
- fiend
- admirer
- authority
- adherent
- afficionado
- maven
- habitue
- habitué
- mavin
- promoter
- advocate
- groupie
- patron
- connoisseur
- booster
- apostle
- champion
- disciple
- exponent
- amateur
- convert
- follower
- cultist
- evangelist
- votary
- backer
- zealot
- dilettante
- hanger-on
- partisan
- rooter
- faddist
- partizan
- well-wisher
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- nonfan
- detractor
- critic
- carper
- belittler
- nonadmirer
15
as in heading
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 Synonyms & Similar Words
- heading
- caption
- title
- headline
- header
- banner
- subtitle
- streamer
- rubric
- catchword
- subheading
- greeting
- running head
- subhead
- superscription
- salutation
- guide word
- superscript
16
as in talent
a special and usually inborn ability I have no head for numbers Synonyms & Similar Words
- talent
- gift
- aptitude
- knack
- flair
- bent
- ear
- endowment
- faculty
- eye
- nose
- genius
- mind
- feel
- tendency
- hang
- turn
- leaning
- affinity
- impulse
- inclination
- instinct
- touch
- predisposition
- bias
- capacity
- skill
- propensity
- facility
- power
- disposition
- penchant
- competence
- predilection
- way
- potential
- capability
- proclivity
- proficiency
- specialty
- habitude
- forte
- partiality
- speciality
- specialism
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- disability
- inability
- incapacity
- handicap
- weakness
- shortcoming
head
2 of 3verb
1
as in to turn
to go on a specified course or in a certain direction she'll be heading out east in the fall to attend college Synonyms & Similar Words
- turn
- point
- back
- face
- bear
- set out
- make
- aim
- direct
- set off
- bend
- put
- steer
- veer
- light out
- beeline
- take off
- put out
- wheel
- turn back
- orient
- cut
- tack
- strike
- reverse
- come about
- incline
- come round
- swerve
- yaw
- put about
- about-face
2
as in to lead
to be at the front of heading the procession at the dog show was a miniature poodle, followed by dogs seemingly of every breed Synonyms & Similar Words
- lead
- accompany
- attend
- announce
- escort
- precede
- usher
- herald
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- end
- stop
- tail
- finish
- conclude
- terminate
- dog
- follow
- tailgate
- trail
3
as in to handle
to be in charge of who headed the CIA when Ronald Reagan was president? Synonyms & Similar Words
- handle
- oversee
- supervise
- boss
- captain
- steer
- control
- command
- direct
- manage
- run
- watch over
- guide
- order
- quarterback
- superintend
- overlook
- shepherd
- show
- monitor
- ride herd on
- call the tune (for)
- reign
- call the shots (of)
- rule
- administer
- govern
- preside (over)
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as in to go
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 Synonyms & Similar Words
- lead
- go
- run
- lie
- extend
- cross
- bear
- cut
- pass
- course
- follow
- span
- traverse
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as in to aim
to point or turn (something) toward a target or goal after a long day at the beach, we headed the car toward home Synonyms & Similar Words
- aim
- cast
- direct
- face
- level
- set
- bend
- train
- hold
- focus
- sight
- steer
- pinpoint
- concentrate
- bear
- orient
- incline
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- curve
- deflect
- shunt
- avert
- detour
- divert
- sidetrack
- rechannel
6
as in to command
to serve as leader of Robert La Salle headed the expedition that claimed Louisiana for the French king Synonyms & Similar Words
- lead
- command
- captain
- boss
- control
- spearhead
- direct
- oversee
- dominate
- handle
- run
- manage
- supervise
- regulate
- govern
- superintend
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- serve
- obey
- submit (to)
- follow
- yield (to)
- bow (to)
- comply (with)
- defer (to)
7
as in to guillotine
to cut off the head of got a job at the slaughterhouse heading cattle Synonyms & Similar Words
- guillotine
- scalp
- decapitate
- trim
- behead
- shorten
- decollate
- prune
head
3 of 3adjective
as in chief
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 & Similar Words
- chief
- top
- presiding
- lead
- commanding
- leading
- supreme
- foremost
- first
- high
- senior
- principal
- primary
- prime
- in charge
- main
- premier
- managing
- reigning
- preeminent
- directing
- upper
- supereminent
- controlling
- ruling
- overseeing
- supervisory
- officiating
- major
- uppermost
- predominant
- predominate
- dominant
- sovereign
- high-level
- topmost
- paramount
- regnant
- ascendant
- superior
- sovran
- grand
- ascendent
- upmost
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- lower
- second
- last
- subordinate
- secondary
- less
- subsidiary
- assistant
- lesser
- lowly
- ancillary
- deputy
- under
- inferior
- junior
- assisting
- coadjutor