Head - Meaning and Usage
Head - Meaning and Usage

What is the meaning of 'head' in English? How to use 'head' in a sentence? Usages of 'head'.

The word 'head' can be used as a noun and a verb in English.

Meaning and Usage

1. A1 (noun) the part of the body on top of the neck

My head is spinning.

・He turned his head to look at me.

・He banged his head on the table.


2. A2 (noun) the person in charge of a group or organization

He is the head of the company.

・He is at the head of the world media empire.

・Can I speak to the head nurse?


3. C1
(noun) the side of a coin with a picture of the person's head

Heads or tails?
** (heads) usually used in the plural


4. B1
 (verb) to move in a particular direction

Where are you heading?

・She is heading toward the exit.

・The economy is heading for a disaster.


5. B1 
(verb) to lead or be in charge of something

She heads the committee.

・The company is headed by a young engineer.

Words derived from 'head'

headstrong

headphone

headline

headscarf

headstone

headsman

headache

headway

headrest

head office

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