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English

headlines

|head/lines|

B2

/ˈhɛdˌlaɪnz/

(headline)

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Base FormPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'headline' originates from English, specifically the word 'head' combined with 'line', where 'head' meant 'main' and 'line' referred to 'text'.

Historical Evolution

'headline' changed from the English word 'head line' and eventually became the modern English word 'headline'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'the main line of text', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'main news points'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the main points of the news, often presented in a brief and summarized form.

The headlines today are all about the election results.

Synonyms

Verb 1

to feature as the main performer or attraction.

The band will headline the music festival this year.

Synonyms

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