head
Translation
head, leader, top
Examples
My head hurts.
My head hurts.
She is the head of the department.
She is the head of the department.
Write your name at the head of the page.
Write your name at the head of the page.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) the part of the body above the neck He nodded his head.
((noun)) of sth. the leader or person in charge She is the head of the company.
((noun)) of sth. the top or front part of something Let's go to the head of the line.
Similar Words
Synonyms: skull, leader, chief
Etymology
From Old English 'hēafod', meaning 'head, source'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'head' of a company as the 'brain' of the organisation, just like the head on your body. This connects the two main meanings.