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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [hed on, awn]
- /hɛd ɒn, ɔn/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [hed on, awn]
- /hɛd ɒn, ɔn/
Definitions of head on words
- adjective head on (of two objects) meeting with the fronts or heads foremost: a head-on collision. 1
- adjective head on facing the direction of forward motion or alignment; frontal. 1
- adjective head on characterized by direct opposition: a head-on confrontation. 1
- adverb head on with the front or head foremost, especially in a collision: She stepped out of the front door and walked head-on into her husband. 1
- adverb head on in collision 1
- adverb head on directly, honestly 1
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Origin of head on
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1830-40
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Parts of speech for Head on
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
head on popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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head on usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for head on
adv head on
- smack — Arthur, 1863–1935, British statesman and labor leader: Nobel Peace Prize 1934.
- straight — without a bend, angle, or curve; not curved; direct: a straight path.
- hard — not soft; solid and firm to the touch; unyielding to pressure and impenetrable or almost impenetrable.
- headlong — with the head foremost; headfirst: to plunge headlong into the water.
- precisely — definitely or strictly stated, defined, or fixed: precise directions.
noun head on
- dilapidation — to cause or allow (a building, automobile, etc.) to fall into a state of disrepair, as by misuse or neglect (often used passively): The house had been dilapidated by neglect.
- bump — If you bump into something or someone, you accidentally hit them while you are moving.
- slam — the winning or bidding of all the tricks or all the tricks but one in a deal. Compare grand slam (def 1), little slam.
- rap — to carry off; transport.
- pileup — a massive collision of several or many moving vehicles.
adj head on
- personal — of, relating to, or coming as from a particular person; individual; private: a personal opinion.
- immediate — occurring or accomplished without delay; instant: an immediate reply.
- prompt — done, performed, delivered, etc., at once or without delay: a prompt reply.
- contiguous — Things that are contiguous are next to each other or touch each other.
- firsthand — from the first or original source: We heard the news of the accident firsthand from a witness.
Antonyms for head on
adv head on
- slowly — in a slow manner; at a slow speed: Sauté the peppers slowly. I drove slowly back home.
noun head on
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- flattery — the act of flattering.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- loss — detriment, disadvantage, or deprivation from failure to keep, have, or get: to bear the loss of a robbery.
- avoidance — Avoidance of someone or something is the act of avoiding them.
adj head on
- dishonest — not honest; disposed to lie, cheat, or steal; not worthy of trust or belief: a dishonest person.
- indirect — not in a direct course or path; deviating from a straight line; roundabout: an indirect course in sailing.
- wily — full of, marked by, or proceeding from wiles; crafty; cunning.
- deviating — to turn aside, as from a route, way, course, etc.
- intermittent — stopping or ceasing for a time; alternately ceasing and beginning again: an intermittent pain.
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