head

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Noun

headSingular
headsPlural
1

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.

She nodded her head in agreement.

2

The mind or mental capacity; intellect or intelligence.

She has a good head for numbers.

3

A person in charge of an organization or group; a leader or chief.

She is the head of the marketing department.

4

The front, forward, or upper part or end of something.

She stood at the head of the table.

5

The foam or froth on top of a poured beer or other effervescent drink.

This beer has a nice head on it.

6

A single person or animal as a unit in counting (e.g., fifty head of cattle).

The farmer owns fifty head of cattle.

Verb

headedPast tense
headedPast participle
headingPresent participle
headsThird-person singular
1

To be in charge of or lead an organization, group, or project.

She heads the marketing department at a large company.

2

To move in a specified direction or toward a specified place.

We headed home after the party.

3

To strike a ball with one's head, especially in soccer.

He headed the ball into the goal.

Synonym

Adjective

1

Chief or principal; most important.

She is the head chef at the restaurant.

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