head to — to go in the direction of; to move toward a place
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to go in the direction of; to move toward a place
Pronunciation (IPA): /hed tuː/
Example Sentences
- My stomach started growling, so I decided to head to the kitchen for a midnight snack.
- When the fire alarm went off, everyone had to head to the nearest exit.
- After three cups of coffee, I really need to head to the bathroom!
head to
VERB[/hed tuː/]
to go in the direction of; to move toward a place
After class ends, the students head to the cafeteria for lunch.
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The phrasal verb 'head to' combines Old English 'heafod' (head) with the preposition 'to'. The phrase originally described turning one's head toward a direction, which evolved to mean moving toward or going to a specific place.
Breakdown
head (from Old English 'heafod', meaning the top of the body) + to (preposition indicating direction or destination, from Old English 'to').
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My stomach started growling, so I decided to head to the kitchen for a midnight snack.”
“When the fire alarm went off, everyone had to head to the nearest exit.”
“After three cups of coffee, I really need to head to the bathroom!”
“Let's head to the mall early to avoid the weekend crowds.”
📚Related Words
Want to master 27,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.