headed
word · lemma: head
Definition
Headed is often used to say someone or something is going toward a place or situation. It can also describe direction or movement, especially in phrases like 'be headed for' or 'be headed home'.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly used after 'be': 'I’m headed home', 'We’re headed for trouble'. It is very common in spoken English and slightly more natural than repeatedly saying 'going to'. 'Headed for' can be literal or figurative. Don't confuse this meaning with adjective uses like 'clear-headed' or 'red-headed', which are different words.
Example Sentences
We are headed to the park now.
basic
She is headed home after school.
basic
That bus is headed downtown.
basic
If we keep spending like this, we're headed for trouble.
natural
I’m headed out, so text me later.
natural
Looks like the storm is headed our way.
natural