headline
gb/hˈɛdlˌaɪn/ us/hˈɛdlˌaɪn/
B1
İngilizce
~ 8200
Anlamlar
0 anlam
İsim
B1
entity
1
title of a news story
The main line of words at the top of a news story or ad, written in big letters to show what it is about.
Kullanım kalıbı:
a headline about [something]
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners sometimes use "headline" for any kind of name or label, such as a book title or an email subject line. In normal use, "headline" is mainly for news stories, articles, or advertisements, not for all kinds of titles.
Eş anlamlılar
title (A general word for the name of any book, film, or article; not specific to news or large display text.)
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heading (Often used for section titles inside documents, not just for news stories.)
Zıt anlamlılar
body text (Refers to the main smaller text of an article, not the large title at the top.)
Eşdizimler
newspaper headline
|front-page headline
|write a headline
|catchy headline
|clickbait headline
|headline story
Konular
media
|communication
|business
|arts_entertainment
Örnekler
- The headline on the front page read "Government Faces Fresh Crisis."
- I clicked on the article because the headline sounded shocking.
- Editors changed the headline at the last minute to make it more accurate.
- That headline is misleading, even though the article itself is balanced.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- The newspaper headline is very big.
- I read the headline but not the full story.
- The headline says there was a big storm.
- She wrote the headline for the online article.
İsim
B2
state
2
being widely reported as news
When something is in the news in many places and many people hear about it.
Kullanım kalıbı:
[something] makes the headlines
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners may confuse this sense with the physical text of a headline. In "make headlines" or "hit the headlines," the focus is on getting wide news attention, not on writing or reading the title of a story.
Eş anlamlılar
publicity (General attention from the public and media; not always linked to hard news, and can include advertising or promotion.)
Zıt anlamlılar
obscurity (Describes when someone or something is little known and not reported in the news.)
Eşdizimler
make headlines
|hit the headlines
|grab the headlines
|be in the headlines
|international headlines
Konular
media
|society
|politics
|communication
Örnekler
- The data breach made global headlines within hours.
- Her sudden resignation hit the headlines the next morning.
- The charity rarely gets headlines, but it does important work.
- He seems to enjoy being in the headlines more than doing the actual job.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- The story made headlines around the world.
- The team was in the headlines after they won.
- The scandal hit the headlines last week.
- The singer does not like being in the headlines.
İsim
B2
entity
3
short main news summaries
Short sentences at the start of a TV or radio news show that say the main stories.
Kullanım kalıbı:
the headlines at [a time]
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners sometimes think "headlines" here means only the written titles on a website. In broadcasting, "the headlines" are the short sentences spoken at the start of a news program.
Eş anlamlılar
news bulletin (A short news program or announcement; may include more detail than just quick headline sentences.)
Zıt anlamlılar
in-depth report (A long, detailed piece of news, rather than short summary lines.)
Eşdizimler
the news headlines
|morning headlines
|top headlines
|lunchtime headlines
|read the headlines
|listen to the headlines
Konular
media
|daily life
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Örnekler
- After the headlines, we will have a full report from our correspondent in Rome.
- I usually just catch the early headlines before going to work.
- Here are the main lunchtime headlines from the BBC.
- Stay with us after the headlines for more on this developing story.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- I listen to the news headlines every morning.
- The TV headlines start at six o'clock.
- After the headlines, they showed a long report.
- She missed the headlines, so she does not know the big stories today.
Fiil
B2
action
4
be the main performer
To be the main star in a show or concert, and to be the name that is used to sell tickets.
Kullanım kalıbı:
to headline [a show / a festival / an event]
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners sometimes use "headline" for any performer, not just the main one. In this sense, it should only describe the top or most important act at an event.
Eş anlamlılar
top the bill (A slightly more informal phrase, especially in British English, for being the main act on a program.)
Zıt anlamlılar
support (In entertainment, a supporting act plays before the main performer and is not the main attraction.)
Eşdizimler
headline a festival
|headline a tour
|headline the show
|headline the main stage
|headline the event
Konular
entertainment
|media
|arts_entertainment
|work
Örnekler
- She will headline the festival on Saturday night.
- A famous DJ is headlining the main stage this year.
- The band first headlined their own tour in 2019.
- Three major artists are set to headline the charity concert.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- A big rock band will headline the show.
- She is famous enough now to headline a world tour.
- Two singers will headline the music festival.
- They hope to headline their own concert next year.
Fiil
C1
action
5
give a headline to something
To write or choose the main title for a news story or article.
Kullanım kalıbı:
to headline [article / story] "[words]"
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners may try to use this verb form in everyday speech where native speakers would more often say "call it" or "title it." The verb "headline" in this sense is mainly used in journalism, publishing, and media contexts.
Eş anlamlılar
entitle (A more formal verb for giving a book, article, or section its title; not limited to news writing.)
Zıt anlamlılar
leave untitled (To publish or keep a piece of writing without giving it a title.)
Eşdizimler
headlined "..."
|article headlined
|story headlined
|was headlined in large type
|headlined on the website
Konular
media
|writing
|communication
|work
Örnekler
- The article was headlined "Housing Crisis Deepens."
- Editors decided to headline the story more cautiously after new facts emerged.
- Most of the online pieces are headlined with questions to attract clicks.
- The magazine headlined the interview simply with her first name.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- The story was headlined "New Start for the City."
- They headlined the article with a short question.
- The website headlined the news in very big letters.
- The editor will headline the story later today.
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headline
IPA
GB/hˈɛdlˌaɪn/
US/hˈɛdlˌaɪn/
Heceler ve vurgu
head - line (2 hece)
Stress on 1st syllable (head)
Kelime biçimleri
Noun
- Base: headline
- Plural: headlines
Verb
- Base: headline
- 3rd Person Singular: headlines
- Present Participle: headlining
- Past: headlined
Kelime ailesi
Forms
headlines
noun
headlining
verb
headlined
verb
Related words
headliner
noun
subheadline
noun
İfadeler
grab the headlines
1/ɡɹˈæb ðə hˈɛdlˌaɪnz/
idiom
attract most media attention
To get most of the attention in the news, so that other stories seem less important.
Örnekler
- His shocking comments grabbed the headlines for days.
- The trade deal grabbed the headlines, while smaller changes went unnoticed.
- The celebrity wedding grabbed the headlines and pushed other stories aside.
headline act
1/hˈɛdlˌaɪn ˈækt/
fixed phrase
main performer at an event
The main star or band at a show or festival, whose name is used to sell tickets.
Örnekler
- She is the headline act at this year's music festival.
- The headline act canceled, so many fans asked for a refund.
- Several smaller bands will play before the headline act comes on stage.
headline figure
1/hˈɛdlˌaɪn fˈɪɡjɚ/
fixed phrase
main reported number
The main number that is reported in the news before giving extra details or special explanations.
Örnekler
- The headline figure for inflation was 6 percent last month.
- The headline unemployment figure does not include part-time workers.
- Politicians focused on the headline figure rather than the underlying data.
headline inflation
1/hˈɛdlˌaɪn ɪnflˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
overall reported inflation rate
The main number that shows how fast prices are rising in an economy, before looking at special parts like food or energy separately.
Örnekler
- Headline inflation fell to 4 percent in November.
- While headline inflation is slowing, food prices are still rising quickly.
- Central banks pay close attention to both headline inflation and core inflation.
headline news
1/hˈɛdlˌaɪn njˈuz/
fixed phrase
most important news stories
The biggest and most important news stories at a time.
Örnekler
- War in the region is once again headline news.
- Her resignation became headline news overnight.
- Today, rising prices are headline news in many countries.
hit the headlines
1/hˈɪt ðə hˈɛdlˌaɪnz/
idiom
suddenly become big news
To suddenly appear in the news and be widely reported.
Örnekler
- The scandal hit the headlines just before the election.
- She first hit the headlines when she was only sixteen.
- Environmental issues hit the headlines after the massive oil spill.
in the headlines
1/ˈɪn ðə hˈɛdlˌaɪnz/
fixed phrase
currently getting news coverage
Being talked about a lot in the news right now.
Örnekler
- Climate change is back in the headlines after the latest report.
- They enjoy being in the headlines, no matter the reason.
- That small town was suddenly in the headlines after the accident.
make headlines
1/mˈeɪk hˈɛdlˌaɪnz/
idiom
become major news
To be in the news and talked about in many newspapers, websites, or TV and radio shows.
Örnekler
- The footballer's arrest made headlines across Europe.
- Any mistake by the company will make headlines tomorrow.
- Their breakthrough discovery is sure to make headlines worldwide.