Pronunciation: /hɛd/
noun the upper part of the human body, or the front or upper part of an animal's body, containing the brain, mouth, and sense organs
A1 I have a headache.
A2 She shook her head in disbelief.
B1 The company hired a new head of marketing.
B2 The CEO made a decision off the top of his head.
C1 The professor's lecture was way over my head.
C2 The artist sculpted a beautiful marble head of a goddess.
verb to be in charge or at the forefront of something
A1 I head to the store to buy some milk.
A2 She heads home after a long day at work.
B1 They are heading to the beach for vacation.
B2 The team will head the project to completion.
C1 The CEO heads the company with a strong vision.
C2 The professor heads the research team at the university.
adjective of, on, or relating to the head
A1 She has a head full of curly hair.
A2 The head chef is in charge of the kitchen.
B1 I have a headache and need to rest.
B2 The company hired a new head of marketing.
C1 The president is the head of state in this country.
C2 The headmaster greeted the students at the school assembly.
adverb in the direction that is in front of you
A1 She nodded her head in agreement.
A2 He shook his head to indicate 'no'.
B1 The manager will head the meeting tomorrow.
B2 The CEO heads the company with great leadership.
C1 The professor is heading the research project.
C2 The expert is heading the task force for the new initiative.
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