What is another word for head?

Common synonyms for head include chief, promontory, lead, maneuver, steer.

What is the opposite of head?

Antonyms of head include tail, foot, bottom, rear, end.

Synonyms for

Head

Noun / hed / Another word for head — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The part of the body that includes the brain, eyes, nose, mouth, and ears, and is connected to the neck.

Synonyms & similar words

chief promontory lead maneuver steer pass guide capitulum channelize principal headspring caput question direct manoeuver foreland psyche mind rear drumhead nous tail foot straits manoeuvre mind brain cranium skull noggin top crown pate dome bean block noddle thinker intellect intelligence wit wisdom judgment reasoning understanding

Synonyms by register

Formal

leader chief principal director

Informal

boss top dog big cheese guv'nor

Literary

crown pate skull

Antonyms

tail foot bottom rear end base

Common collocations

head start
head office
head hunter
head over heels
head for trouble
head of state
head of department
head of the table

Word family

noun head

verb head

adjective head

adverb headedly

Usage note

As a noun, 'head' can refer to the body part, a leader, or the top part of something. As a verb, it means to move in a particular direction or to be in charge.

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