heading
word
/ˈhɛdɪŋ/
HED-ing
/hˈɛdɪŋ/
HED-ing
Definition
A heading is a word or short phrase at the top of a page, section, or list that tells you what it is about. It can also mean the direction in which someone or something is moving.
Usage & Nuances
Most often, 'heading' means a title for a section, especially in writing, websites, and forms. In travel or navigation contexts, 'heading' means direction; common patterns include 'under the heading', 'main heading', and 'What heading are we on?'.
Spanish: encabezado - rumboPortuguese (BR): título - rumoPortuguese (PT): título - rumoChinese (Simplified): 标题 - 方向Chinese (Traditional): 標題 - 方向Hindi: शीर्षक - दिशाArabic: عنوان - اتجاهBengali: শিরোনাম - দিকRussian: заголовок - курс (направление)Japanese: 見出し - 進路Vietnamese: tiêu đề - hướngKorean: 제목 - 방향Turkish: başlık - rota (yön)Urdu: سرخی - سمتIndonesian: judul - arah
Example Sentences
The ship is heading north.
basic
Write your name under the heading "Student Information."
basic
The heading at the top of the page is too small.
basic
I changed the heading so the report looks clearer now.
natural
Where are you heading after work?
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Under the heading "Notes," I added a few questions for the team.
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