forehead

Meanings

• noun

  The front part of the human head, above the eyes and between the eyebrows and the hairline.

  - "He had a deep forehead furrow when he was concentrating."
  - "The fortuneteller read my future in the lines of my forehead."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈfɒɹɛd/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈfɑɹɪd/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

brow

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with forehead
godhead , leadhead , deadhead

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Variants

List of all variants of forehead that leads to same result
forehead , foreheads , forehead thermometer , forehead thermometers

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Etymology

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Old English forhod, from for 'before' + hod 'head'.

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Trivia

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1. The average human forehead measures around 15 inches in length.

2. Foreheads have been used in various forms of art, such as painting and sculpture, for centuries.

3. In some cultures, the forehead is considered a symbol of wisdom and intelligence.

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Related Concepts

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1. Brow: The forehead is the upper part of the face above the eyes and eyebrows, while the brow refers specifically to the area between the eyes and the forehead.

2. Third Eye: The concept of the 'third eye' is often associated with spiritual or psychic abilities and is believed to be located between the eyebrows on the forehead.

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Culture

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In various cultures, the forehead is considered a significant part of the body for religious or symbolic reasons. For instance, in Hinduism, the 'third eye' or 'ajna chakra' is located between the eyebrows, and the forehead is often adorned with bindis or tilaks for religious and cultural purposes.

How to Memorize "forehead"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the forehead as the front part of your head, above your eyes and between your eyebrows and hairline.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the forehead with the front part of your face and the area between your eyebrows and the hairline.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Forehead: Front Of Head Above Eyes'.

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