head
- Top 1000
Sense 1
- noun
- A1
The rounded top part of a person or animal, joined to the body by the neck, which holds the brain, eyes, ears and mouth.
He hit his head on the low door frame.
Always wear a helmet to protect your head when cycling.
She shook her head slowly and refused to say more.
My head still hurts after that long noisy flight.
Common collocations: shake your head · nod your head · hit your head · from head to toe · a head injury
Part of: Parts of the body
Sense 2 · less common
- noun
- B1
The person who leads a group, school or company and decides what it will do.
The head of the department signed my application this morning.
She became head of a small research team last spring.
Parents can speak to the head after the school concert.
Common collocations: head of department · head of state · head teacher · become head of something
Part of: Jobs, School and teaching
Sense 3 · less common
- verb
- B1
To go or move towards a place or in a certain direction.
We headed straight home when the rain got much heavier.
The ship was heading north through thick morning fog.
Everyone headed towards the exit as soon as it ended.
Common collocations: head for home · head towards the exit · head north · be heading back
Part of: Directions