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Meaning of the word head in English

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head

US /hed/
UK /hed/
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Noun

1.

the upper part of the human body, or the front part of an animal's body, that contains the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth

Example:
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She nodded her head in agreement.
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The dog tilted its head curiously.
Synonym:
craniumskullpate
2.

the leader or person in charge of a group or organization

Example:
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She is the head of the department.
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The head teacher addressed the students.
Synonym:
leaderchiefdirectormanagerboss
3.

the front or top part of something

Example:
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The head of the nail was bent.
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The river's head is in the mountains.
Synonym:
topfrontapexsummit

Verb

1.

to move in a specified direction

Example:
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We should head north to reach the city.
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The car headed straight for the wall.
Synonym:
gomoveproceedadvance
2.

to be in charge of or lead a group or organization

Example:
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He will head the new project.
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She was chosen to head the committee.
Synonym:
leadmanagegoverncommand

Adjective

1.

situated at the front or top

Example:
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The head office is in the city center.
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He took the head seat at the table.
Synonym:
mainchiefforemostleading
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head-to-headheadingbig-headheads-uphead uphead-on collisionhead fake