head
word
/ˈhɛd/
HED
/hˈɛd/
HED
Definition
The upper part of the body that contains the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. It can also mean a leader or the front part of something.
Usage & Nuances
Used in many expressions like 'head of the company' (leader) or 'head first' (leading with head). Common collocations include 'headache', 'head over heels'. Can be both literal and figurative.
Spanish: cabeza - jefe - cabeza (parte superior)Portuguese (BR): cabeça - chefe - cabeça (parte superior)Portuguese (PT): cabeça - chefe - cabeça (parte superior)Chinese (Simplified): 头 - 负责人 - 头部Chinese (Traditional): 頭 - 負責人 - 頭部Hindi: सिर - प्रमुख - सिर (ऊपर का हिस्सा)Arabic: رأس - رئيس - رأس (الجزء العلوي)Bengali: মাথা - প্রধানRussian: голова - руководительJapanese: 頭 - 長（リーダー）Vietnamese: đầu - trưởng (lãnh đạo)Korean: 머리 - 대표(리더)Turkish: baş - liderUrdu: سر - سربراہIndonesian: kepala - pemimpin
Example Sentences
The mountain trail ends at the head of the river.
natural
Let's head to the cafe after work.
natural
I hurt my head while playing soccer.
basic
She is the head of the marketing team.
basic
Put your head down and rest for a moment.
basic
He keeps a clear head during stressful situations.
natural