Meaning of the word heads in English
What does heads mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
heads
US /hedz/
UK /hɛdz/
Plural 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
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They all turned their heads to look at the speaker.
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The children put their heads together to solve the puzzle.
2.
the side of a coin that typically features the image of a person's head
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Let's flip a coin to decide: heads or tails?
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It landed on heads, so I win!
Verb
1.
to move in a specified direction
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Let's head to the beach this afternoon.
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The car was heading north on the highway.
2.
to be in charge of or lead a group or organization
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She was chosen to head the new department.
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He will head the committee for the upcoming project.