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head

pronunciation:: hed
parts of speech:: noun, verb
features:: Word History, Word Explorer

part of speech:	noun
definition 1:	Your head is the part of your body that has your brain and also your eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. Sofia put her head on the pillow and went right to sleep.When my dog wants me to rub his ears, he puts his head in my lap. similar words: bean, skull, stack
definition 2:	The head of something is the leader of it. The head of company, for example, is the person who has the most control over it. Mr. Green is the head of our school. He is the principal. synonyms: chief similar words: president
definition 3:	The top part of a thing is sometimes called the head. We call the top part of a nail the head. Also, the biggest or most important part of something is often called the head, especially if it's similar in shape to a person's head. My grandma bought two heads of lettuce and one head of cabbage.When Cody tried to hit the nail with a hammer he missed the head many times. synonyms: top similar words: end, front, tip
definition 4:	The head of a coin is the side of a coin that shows the main design. Very often, the main design is a picture of an important person. Connor has a book about old coins. The book shows the head of each coin and tells the history of its design.

part of speech:	verb
inflections:	heads, heading, headed
definition:	When you head for the store, it means that you start going toward the store. Megan put on her swimming suit and headed for the pool. similar words: aim, move

Word History

In Old English, the word for head was heafod. The modern spelling appeared first in 1420. At that time, the word "head" rhymed with "bead."

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	a broader category including head
	body
	associated with heads
	brain, mind
	some accessories for heads
	cap, crown, hat, helmet, hood, pillow, scarf
	some actions of heads
	bow, dive, shake
	some parts of animal heads
	antenna, antler, horn
	some parts of human heads
	face, hair