Angol

head

gb/hˈɛd/ us/hˈɛd/
A1 Angol
~ 1600
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Főnév A1 entity
1

Top part of the body

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

Használati minta: [someone]'s head
Gyakori hiba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'head' with 'face'; 'face' refers only to the front part of the head.
Szinonimák
skull (Refers specifically to the bone structure of the head)
Antonimák
foot (Opposite end of the body in vertical orientation)
Szókapcsolatok
shake your head |nod your head |hit your head |turn your head |bow your head
Témák
anatomy |daily life |body |health |core_vocabulary
Példák
  • 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.
Példák tanulóknak
  • This is my head.
  • He has a big head.
  • She moves her head.
  • My head hurts.
Főnév A2 entity
2

Leader of a group

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

Használati minta: head of [organization/group]
Gyakori hiba:
Learners may confuse 'head' with 'boss'; 'boss' is more informal and used mainly in workplace contexts.
Szinonimák
chief (Often used in titles or informal speech)
Antonimák
subordinate (A person who is under someone else's authority)
Szókapcsolatok
head teacher |head chef |head of state |department head
Témák
business |management |work |core_vocabulary
Példák
  • 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.
Példák tanulóknak
  • He is the head of the class.
  • She is the head teacher.
  • The head of the company is very busy.
Ige A2 action
3

Move toward a place

To go towards a place.

Használati minta: to head [towards/for/to] [place]
Gyakori hiba:
Learners sometimes use 'go' when 'head' would be more natural for emphasizing direction.
Szinonimák
go (More general; does not imply direction as clearly)
Antonimák
stay (To remain in place instead of moving)
Szókapcsolatok
head home |head north |head for trouble
Témák
travel |daily life |transportation |core_vocabulary
Példák
  • We should head home before it gets dark.
  • They headed north after leaving the city.
  • She headed straight to the airport.
Példák tanulóknak
  • I will head to the park.
  • We are heading home now.
  • They will head to school.
Főnév A2 entity
4

Front/top part of something

The front or top part of something.

Használati minta: the head of [object/thing]
Szinonimák
front (Refers specifically to forward-facing position)
Antonimák
end (The opposite extremity from the front or top)
Szókapcsolatok
head of the table |head of the bed |head of the line
Témák
objects |navigation |core_vocabulary |space
Példák
  • He sat at the head of the table.
  • The bed's head faces the window.
  • We waited at the head of the line.
Példák tanulóknak
  • She is at the head of the line.
  • He sits at the head of the table.
  • The bed has a soft head.
Főnév B1 entity
5

Top part of a plant/flower cluster

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

Szinonimák
bloom (Refers specifically to a single flower)
Szókapcsolatok
head of lettuce |flower head
Témák
plants |nature |core_vocabulary
Példák
  • Cut off the dead flower heads to encourage growth.
  • We bought a fresh head of lettuce.
  • The sunflower's head was heavy with seeds.
Példák tanulóknak
  • This is a head of lettuce.
  • The flower has a big head.
  • Cut off the old heads.
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Szótári alak
head
IPA
GB/hˈɛd/
US/hˈɛd/
Szótagolás és hangsúly
head (1 szótag)
Stress on 1st syllable (head)
Szóalakok
Noun
  • Base: head
  • Plural: heads
Verb
  • Base: head
  • 3rd Person Singular: heads
  • Present Participle: heading
  • Past: headed
Szócsalád
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
Kifejezések

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.

Példák
  • 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.

Példák
  • 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.

Példák
  • 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.

Példák
  • 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.

Példák
  • 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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