adj
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headed
HEH-dihd
Headed (adj) means moving or directed toward a particular place. Example: “We're headed home after the show.”
adj
1
Moving or directed toward a particular place.
"We're headed home after the show."
"Which way is this train headed, and does it stop at the airport?"
"The ship was headed for the coast when the storm struck."
2
Printed with a name or address at the top, as of paper.
"The letter was written on headed paper from the firm."
"Please send your invoice on headed paper so the accounts team can process it."
"The school sends all official letters on headed notepaper with the crest."
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Etymology
From "head" plus the suffix "-ed."
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What does “headed” mean?
The word “headed” means moving or directed toward a particular place.
How do you pronounce “headed”?
“Headed” is pronounced HEH-dihd (/ˈhɛdɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “headed” in a sentence?
Here is “headed” used in a sentence: “We're headed home after the show.”
What part of speech is “headed”?
“Headed” is an adjective.
Is “headed” a common word?
“Headed” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “headed” have?
“Headed” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: moving or directed toward a particular place.
What is an example of 'headed' in a sentence?
You might say, 'We're headed home,' meaning you are on your way there, or 'The train is headed north.' It usually appears with a direction or destination, as in 'headed for trouble' or 'headed towards the coast.' In each case it signals movement or direction toward a particular point.
What is the difference between headed and heading?
Both describe moving toward somewhere, and they often mean the same thing. 'Headed' is common in phrases like 'we're headed out,' especially in American English. 'Heading' is the present participle, as in 'we're heading home.' The difference is largely one of grammar and regional habit rather than meaning.
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