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heads

/hɛdz/
Meanings
  • noun

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

    - "The heads of the students were bowed in respect during the national anthem."
    - "He hit his head on the low ceiling and was dazed."
    - "The heads of the cattle were shaved for the ritual sacrifice."
  • noun

    The leading or principal person or part in an organization or group.

    - "The head of the company announced a new policy."
    - "The head of the household made the important decisions."
    - "The head of the department was responsible for managing the team."
Pronunciation
  1. /hɛdz/



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  2. /hɛdz/



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  3. /hɛdz/



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Antonyms

point , sharp , tip , subordinate , underling , base , bottom , foot , tail , underside , tails
Synonyms

blow job , blowjob , fellatio , oral sex , headmaster , headmistress , principal , boss , chief , leader , mind , composure , poise , bonce , caput , loaf , noggin , noodle , nut , pate , top , can (slang) , heads , obverse , fore , heads up , timber , KB , KBs , kine bud , headies
Rhymes
Words rhyming with heads
ave , grave , cave , jade , mead , read , lead , deed , eed
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. heads (en) : upper part of the body

  2. heads (en) : principal person or part

Variants
List of all variants of heads that leads to same result
by the head , head , heads , off her head , off his head , off its head , off my head , off one's head , off our head , off our heads , off their head , off their heads , off your head , out of her head , out of his head , out of its head , out of my head , out of one's head , out of our head , out of our heads , out of their head , out of their heads , out of your head , over her head , over his head , over its head , over my head , over one's head , over our head , over our heads , over their head , over their heads , over your head , headed , heading , heads-up , heads-ups , heads up , heads-up display , heads-up displays , heads are going to roll , heads will roll , bang heads together , cooler heads prevail , knock heads
Etymology
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Old English hēafod, from hēafian 'to raise'; related to heave

Trivia
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  1. The human head weighs about 8-10 pounds.

  2. The head contains about 100,000 miles of blood vessels.

  3. The average human head has about 100,000 hair follicles.

  4. The largest human head on record belonged to Robert Wadlow, who measured 32 inches (81.3 cm) in circumference.

  5. The smallest human head on record belonged to Chang Kee-Yang, who measured 12 inches (30.5 cm) in circumference.

Related Concepts
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  1. headgear: Clothing or accessories worn on the head, such as hats, helmets, and turbans.

  2. headcount: The number of individuals in a group or population.

  3. headlines: The main or most important news stories in a newspaper or news broadcast.

Culture
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In many cultures, the head is considered the most important part of the body, symbolizing intellect, identity, and power. Heads have been used as symbols in art, literature, and mythology, such as the Medusa head, the head of Athena, and the self-portraits of artists like Van Gogh and Frida Kahlo.

How to Memorize "heads"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a human head with its eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'heads' with the concept of leadership or principal part.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym H-E-A-D-S: H-ead, E-yes, A-ears, D-entures, S-mile.

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