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heads

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/hɛdz/

(head)

top or leader

Base FormPluralPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleAdjective
headheadsheadingsheadsheadedheadedheadingheady
Etymology
Etymology Information

'head' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'heafod', where 'heafod' meant 'top of the body'.

Historical Evolution

'heafod' transformed into the Middle English word 'hed', and eventually became the modern English word 'head'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'top of the body', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

plural form of 'head', referring to the upper part of the human body or the front part of an animal's body.

The heads of the statues were beautifully carved.

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Verb 1

third person singular present tense of 'head', meaning to lead or direct.

She heads the marketing department.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45