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head

 

[ hed ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

anatomy

The upper part of the human body, or the front or upper part of the body of an animal, typically separated from the rest of the body by a neck, and containing the brain, mouth, and sense organs.

Synonyms

cranium, skull

Examples of usage

  • He kissed her on the forehead.
  • I have a headache.
Context #2 | Verb

action

To be in the leading position on.

Synonyms

direct, lead

Examples of usage

  • She will head the new department.
  • He headed the committee.

Translations

Translations of the word "head" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cabeça

🇮🇳 सिर

🇩🇪 Kopf

🇮🇩 kepala

🇺🇦 голова

🇵🇱 głowa

🇯🇵 頭

🇫🇷 tête

🇪🇸 cabeza

🇹🇷 kafa

🇰🇷 머리

🇸🇦 رأس

🇨🇿 hlava

🇸🇰 hlava

🇨🇳 头

🇸🇮 glava

🇮🇸 höfuð

🇰🇿 бас

🇬🇪 თავი

🇦🇿 baş

🇲🇽 cabeza

Etymology

The word 'head' has its origin in Old English 'heafod', which is of Germanic origin. The word has been used to refer to the upper part of the human body since ancient times. It is also commonly used in various idiomatic expressions and phrases.

See also: beheader, headache, headband, headbands, header, headgear, headhunter, heading, headland, headline, headman, headmaster, headmistress, headpiece, headquarters, headrest, headscarf, headset, headshot, headsman, headstall, headstrong, headwear, headwind, headwrap, hothead, overhead.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #243, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.