الإنجليزية

head

gb/hˈɛd/ us/hˈɛd/
A1 الإنجليزية
~ 1600
المعاني
0 معنى
اسم A1 entity
1

Top part of the body

The top part of your body that has your brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.

نمط الاستخدام: [someone]'s head
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes confuse 'head' with 'face'; 'face' refers only to the front part of the head.
المرادفات
skull (Refers specifically to the bone structure of the head)
الأضداد
foot (Opposite end of the body in vertical orientation)
المتلازمات اللفظية
shake your head |nod your head |hit your head |turn your head |bow your head
الموضوعات
anatomy |daily life |body |health |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • She nodded her head in agreement.
  • He hit his head on the low doorway.
  • The hat was too small for his head.
  • She turned her head to look at me.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • This is my head.
  • He has a big head.
  • She moves her head.
  • My head hurts.
اسم A2 entity
2

Leader of a group

The person who is the boss or leader of a group or company.

نمط الاستخدام: head of [organization/group]
خطأ شائع:
Learners may confuse 'head' with 'boss'; 'boss' is more informal and used mainly in workplace contexts.
المرادفات
chief (Often used in titles or informal speech)
الأضداد
subordinate (A person who is under someone else's authority)
المتلازمات اللفظية
head teacher |head chef |head of state |department head
الموضوعات
business |management |work |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • She was appointed head of marketing last year.
  • The head of the school welcomed the new students.
  • He is the head chef at a famous restaurant.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • He is the head of the class.
  • She is the head teacher.
  • The head of the company is very busy.
فعل A2 action
3

Move toward a place

To go towards a place.

نمط الاستخدام: to head [towards/for/to] [place]
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes use 'go' when 'head' would be more natural for emphasizing direction.
المرادفات
go (More general; does not imply direction as clearly)
الأضداد
stay (To remain in place instead of moving)
المتلازمات اللفظية
head home |head north |head for trouble
الموضوعات
travel |daily life |transportation |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • We should head home before it gets dark.
  • They headed north after leaving the city.
  • She headed straight to the airport.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • I will head to the park.
  • We are heading home now.
  • They will head to school.
اسم A2 entity
4

Front/top part of something

The front or top part of something.

نمط الاستخدام: the head of [object/thing]
المرادفات
front (Refers specifically to forward-facing position)
الأضداد
end (The opposite extremity from the front or top)
المتلازمات اللفظية
head of the table |head of the bed |head of the line
الموضوعات
objects |navigation |core_vocabulary |space
أمثلة
  • He sat at the head of the table.
  • The bed's head faces the window.
  • We waited at the head of the line.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • She is at the head of the line.
  • He sits at the head of the table.
  • The bed has a soft head.
اسم B1 entity
5

Top part of a plant/flower cluster

The top part of a plant where flowers or seeds grow.

المرادفات
bloom (Refers specifically to a single flower)
المتلازمات اللفظية
head of lettuce |flower head
الموضوعات
plants |nature |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • Cut off the dead flower heads to encourage growth.
  • We bought a fresh head of lettuce.
  • The sunflower's head was heavy with seeds.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • This is a head of lettuce.
  • The flower has a big head.
  • Cut off the old heads.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
head
IPA
GB/hˈɛd/
US/hˈɛd/
المقاطع والنبر
head (١ مقطع)
Stress on 1st syllable (head)
تصريفات الكلمة
Noun
  • Base: head
  • Plural: heads
Verb
  • Base: head
  • 3rd Person Singular: heads
  • Present Participle: heading
  • Past: headed
عائلة الكلمة
Forms
heads noun heading verb headed verb
Core family
headache noun A2 headline noun B1
Related words
headset noun A2
Negative and opposite forms
headless adjective
Advanced or less common
heady adjective headhunter noun
التعبيرات

bring to a head

1
/bɹˈɪŋ tə ə hˈɛd/
idiom

Make situation reach crisis point

To make a problem reach a point where it must be solved right away.

أمثلة
  • The strike brought tensions to a head.
  • Their constant arguing finally brought things to a head.

head off

1
/hˈɛd ˈɔf/
phrasal verb

Prevent something from happening

To stop something from happening by acting early.

أمثلة
  • The police headed off trouble by making arrests early.
  • We tried to head off any misunderstandings by explaining clearly.

keep your head down

1
/kˈip jˈʊɹ hˈɛd dˈaʊn/
idiom informal

Avoid attention or trouble by staying unnoticed

To stay quiet and not be noticed so you don't get into trouble.

أمثلة
  • He's keeping his head down until the argument blows over.
  • You'd better keep your head down at work after that mistake.

lose your head

1
/lˈuz jˈʊɹ hˈɛd/
idiom informal

Panic and stop thinking clearly

To not think clearly because you are very angry, scared, or excited.

أمثلة
  • Stay calm and don't lose your head in an emergency.
  • He lost his head when he heard the bad news.

off the top of your head

1
/ˈɔf ðə tˈɑp əv jˈʊɹ hˈɛd/
idiom informal

Without careful thought or checking facts

Saying something quickly without thinking much or checking if it is correct.

أمثلة
  • Off the top of my head, I'd say there are about 50 people in our department.
  • I can't remember her number off the top of my head.

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