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/
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
Hairdresser examining customer's head
Rest your aching head on the red bed!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Head derives from Old English 'heafod', a fundamental word inherited from the Germanic language family's common ancestor. Originally denoting the most vital bodily part of humans and animals, the term gradually expanded to encompass figurative meanings such as 'leader' or 'chief'.
Breakdown
Old English 'heafod' evolved into Modern English 'head' through regular sound changes. The word is a straightforward nominal form with no productive morphological components in Modern English, though historically it may relate to Proto-Germanic *haubitaz.
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📝Examples
“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.”
“The new head of the company used to be a circus performer.”
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