heading - Meaning, Image, Examples & Etymology - Learn English Visually

heading

|head/ing|

/ˈhɛdɪŋ/

(head)

top or leader

Base Form	Plural	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Adjective
head	heads	headings	heads	headed	headed	heading	heady

Etymology

Etymology Information

'heading' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'heding,' where 'head' meant 'top or chief part.'

Historical Evolution

'heding' transformed into the modern English word 'heading' through gradual linguistic evolution.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'the top or chief part,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'title or direction.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a title at the head of a page or section of a book.

The heading of the chapter was bold and underlined.

Synonyms

Noun 2

the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies.

The ship changed its heading to avoid the storm.

Synonyms

Examples

Idioms

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35