Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: head
IPA transcription: [h'ɛd]
Pronunciations of head
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noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: head, caput
    Meaning: the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains; "he stuck his head out the window"
  • Synonyms: head
    Meaning: a single domestic animal; "200 head of cattle"
  • Synonyms: mind, head, brain, psyche, nous
    Meaning: that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings; the seat of the faculty of reason; "his mind wandered"; "I couldn't get his words out of my head"
  • Synonyms: head, chief, top_dog
    Meaning: a person who is in charge; "the head of the whole operation"
  • Synonyms: head
    Meaning: the front of a military formation or procession; "the head of the column advanced boldly"; "they were at the head of the attack"
  • Synonyms: head
    Meaning: the pressure exerted by a fluid; "a head of steam"
  • Synonyms: head
    Meaning: the top of something; "the head of the stairs"; "the head of the page"; "the head of the list"
  • Synonyms: fountainhead, headspring, head
    Meaning: the source of water from which a stream arises; "they tracked him back toward the head of the stream"
  • Synonyms: head, head_word
    Meaning: (grammar) the word in a grammatical constituent that plays the same grammatical role as the whole constituent
verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: head
    Meaning: to go or travel towards; "where is she heading"; "We were headed for the mountains"
  • Synonyms: head, lead
    Meaning: be in charge of; "Who is heading this project?"
  • Synonyms: lead, head
    Meaning: travel in front of; go in advance of others; "The procession was headed by John"
  • Synonyms: head, head_up
    Meaning: be the first or leading member of (a group) and excel; "This student heads the class"
  • Synonyms: steer, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, direct, point, head, guide, channelize, channelise
    Meaning: direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
Usage examples
  • Tad's head swam.
  • I shook my head.
  • Her head drooped.
  • He shook his head.
  • He shook his head.
  • He shook his head.
  • Tom shook his head.
  • Tom shook his head.
  • Tad shook his head.
  • She shook her head.
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Durian, License CC BY-SA 4.0
1. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Miracle on 34th Street, License CC BY-SA 4.0
2. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Red vs. Blue, License CC BY-SA 4.0
3. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Execution by elephant, License CC BY-SA 4.0
4. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Compact Cassette, License CC BY-SA 4.0
5. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Roland RE-201, License CC BY-SA 4.0
6. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Murder of James Bulger, License CC BY-SA 4.0
7. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Northern pintail, License CC BY-SA 4.0
8. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Triceratops, License CC BY-SA 4.0
9. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Oriel College, Oxford, License CC BY-SA 4.0