Synonyms for

Heading

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

Definition

Heading means the direction in which something is moving or facing.

Synonyms & similar words

guide steer header drift bearing direct maneuver channelize lead manoeuvre gallery point aim headup channelise manoeuver head direction course orientation bearing heading trajectory route path track way line aim focus objective destination purpose intent goal ambition target

Synonyms by register

Formal

title caption rubric designation

Informal

topic subject what it's about

Literary

prologue preamble

Antonyms

footing base bottom foundation end conclusion

Common collocations

  • main heading
  • sub heading
  • chapter heading
  • section heading
  • give a heading
  • under the heading
  • heading for the page

Word family

noun heading
verb head
adjective heady

Usage note

As a noun, 'heading' refers to a title for a section of text or a direction of movement. As a verb, 'to head' means to move in a particular direction.

Example sentences

  1. The airplane's heading was towards the east.
  2. The compass shows the heading of the ship.
  3. I changed the heading of my essay after getting feedback from my teacher.
  4. The heading of the soccer ball was towards the goalpost.
  5. The ship's heading was affected by the strong winds.

Quotes

  • I don't know where I'm going, but I'm on my way. - Carl Sagan
  • A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination. - Nelson Mandela
  • If you don't know where you are going, any road will get you there. - Lewis Carroll

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