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head

US /hɛd/

noun, verb Foundation · A2 Nhân sự

Definition

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

She was appointed head of the research department last spring.

Word Family

NounNoun
head gốc header heading
VerbVerb
head gốc
AdjectiveAdj
heady
AdverbAdv
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Synonyms

  • leadera person who rules or guides or inspires others
  • chiefa person who is in charge
  • directproceeding in a straight line or without intervening persons

Collocations

  • Easy shake your head
    to shake your head, meaning to move or cause to move back and forth
  • Medium head of the marketing department
    to head of the marketing department, meaning to to go or travel towards
  • Hard head the international committee
    to head the international committee, meaning to to go or travel towards
  • Very Hard bite someone's head off
    to bite someone's head off, meaning to to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws

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