heading

The word “heading” has 2 syllables: head-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈhɛd.ɪŋ/


What is synonym and antonym for heading?

In the thesaurus, “heading” has 112 synonyms and 20 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for heading along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for heading

Antonyms for heading

Meanings of heading

  • verb
    1. To be in command of. (See also head up.).
    2. To come at the beginning of; to commence.
    3. To strike with the head; as in soccer, to head the ball.
    4. To move in a specified direction.
    5. To remove the head from a fish.
    6. To originate; to spring; to have its course, as a river.
    7. To form a head.
    8. To form a head to; to fit or furnish with a head.
    9. To cut off the top of; to lop off.
    10. To behead; to decapitate.
    11. To go in front of.
    12. To get in the front of, so as to hinder or stop; to oppose.
    13. (by extension) To check or restrain.
    14. To set on the head.
  • noun
    1. The title or topic of a document, article, chapter, or of a section thereof.
    2. The direction into which a seagoing or airborne vessel's bow is pointing (apparent heading) and/or the direction into which it is actually moving relative to the ground (true heading).
    3. Material for the heads of casks, barrels, etc.
    4. A gallery, drift, or adit in a mine; also, the end of a drift or gallery; the vein above a drift.
    5. The extension of a line ruffling above the line of stitch.
    6. The end of a stone or brick which is presented outward.
    7. (flags) A strip of material at the hoist end of a flag, used for attaching the flag to its halyard.

Example Sentences

  • The boat is heading toward the harbor.
  • She changed the heading of her essay to make it more engaging.
  • The company is heading for a record profit this year.
  • He put a clear heading at the top of each section in the report.
  • We are heading into uncharted territory with this new project.

On this page you'll find 132 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to heading, such as: about-facing, accompanying, administering, aiming, announcing, attending, averting.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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