head

head · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The upper part of the human body containing the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.

  2. 2.

    A person's mind or mental abilities.

  3. 3.

    The top or front part of something.

  4. 4.

    A leader or person in charge.

  5. 5.

    (counting) A single animal or person.

  6. 6.

    To be in charge of; lead.

  7. 7.

    To move in a specified direction.

  8. 8.

    Chief; principal.

Forms

plural: heads

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    head over heels — Completely (in love).
  • •
    keep your head — Stay calm.
  • •
    lose your head — Panic.
  • •
    off the top of my head — Without preparation.
  • •
    heads up — A warning or alert.
  • •
    head start — An advantage.
  • •
    from head to toe — Completely.

Related words

Antonyms: follower, foot, tail
See also: headache, heading, heads, leader
Synonyms: chief, leader, mind, skull

Etymology

From Old English heafod, from Proto-Germanic *haubudą ("head").