Head

/hɛd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The uppermost part of the body, containing the face, brain, and other sensory organs.

He was hit on the head with a tennis ball.

A person in charge of a group or organization.

She is the head of the department.

The leading or most important position.

He sits at the head of the table during meetings.

A person who is considered to be intellectually or artistically gifted.

He is seen as a head in the field of science.

An end or surface that is the top or foremost part of something.

The head of the nail was shiny and new.

verb

To move in a specified direction.

We should head towards the city before it gets dark.

To be at the front or top of something.

He heads the list of candidates for the award.

To lead or direct a group or organization.

She will head the new project starting next month.

To change the direction of a ball in sports, typically by using the head.

He managed to head the ball into the goal.

Old English 'heafod,' from Proto-Germanic 'haubod,' meaning 'head' or 'top.'

head over heels:

Completely in love or infatuated.

don't lose your head:

Stay calm; don't panic.

keep your head:

Remain calm under pressure.

head in the clouds:

Daydreaming or not paying attention.

head for trouble:

To be headed towards a difficult situation.

A person who is savvy or knowledgeable.

He's a real head when it comes to music.

A term for someone who uses drugs.

He's a head; he's always looking for his next fix.