head — the upper part of the human body containing the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the upper part of the human body containing the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth
Pronunciation (IPA): /hɛd/
Korean meaning: 머리
Korean pronunciation: 헤드 (강세: 헤드)
Example Sentences
- Where are you heading for your vacation?
- He's the head chef, but he can't even boil an egg properly.
- My head hurts from thinking about math problems all day.
head
NOUN//hɛd//
the upper part of the human body containing the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth
💡 Concept
Hairdresser examining customer's head
🎵 Rhyme
Rest your aching head on the red bed!
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/hɛd/
🇬🇧 UK/hɛd/
🌳Etymology
Roothead
Origin
고대 영어 'heafod'에서 유래되었으며, 게르만어족의 공통 조상에서 나온 단어입니다. 인간과 동물의 가장 중요한 신체 부위를 가리키는 기본적인 단어로, 시간이 지나면서 '지도자'나 '우두머리'라는 의미로 확장되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
bedredledfed
bed
red
led
fed
🔗Collocations
head office
shake one's head
head teacher
use one's head
head start
head over heels
keep one's head
📝Examples
“Where are you heading for your vacation?”
😄 Fun example
“He's the head chef, but he can't even boil an egg properly.”
“My head hurts from thinking about math problems all day.”
😄 Fun example
“The new head of the company used to be a circus performer.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
chiefleaderbossdirectorskull
Antonyms
tailfootbottom
Related
brainfacehairneckmind
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