Synonyms for

Header

Verb / ˈhedɜ: / Another word for header — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The top part of something, especially a page or website.

Synonyms & similar words

head cope coping heading lintel title heading caption banner masthead top frontispiece prelude foreword introduction prologue lead-in preamble overture opening initial curtain-raiser preliminary proem exordium

Synonyms by register

Formal

heading title caption headline

Informal

top beginning start intro

Literary

prologue preface foreword

Antonyms

footer base bottom end conclusion tail

Common collocations

  • page header
  • email header
  • document header
  • header row
  • header section
  • header image
  • header file
  • header text

Word family

noun header
verb head
adjective head
adverb headedly

Usage note

In computing, 'header' often refers to a section of data containing metadata. In general usage, it denotes the top part of something.

Example sentences

  1. The header on the letter contained the sender's address.
  2. The header of the website was colorful and eye-catching.
  3. The header of the report included the title and date.
  4. The header of the email showed the recipient and sender.
  5. The header of the newspaper had the name and date.

Quotes

  • "If you're not sure whether or not you're going to include something in the header, put it in the footer. It's always better to have too much information than not enough."
  • "The header of a letter is the most important element of the letter, yet the most neglected."
  • "The header of a website is like a book cover. It can either attract or repel a potential reader."

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