Cool MateMeaning of Headed
Going in a specific direction or towards a particular place.
In simple words: Going to a specific place.
Headed in a sentence
- We headed to the park for a picnic.
- They headed straight for the best coffee shop.
- She felt excited as she headed home after work.
- The team headed towards the championship game.
- Are we headed in the right direction?
- We are headed to the mountains this weekend.
- He headed off to college last fall.
- After dinner, they headed out to the movies.
How to use Headed
Use 'headed' to indicate direction or destination. It's informal; avoid in very formal writing.
Grammar pattern
head + object
Memory hint
Think of a group 'heading' to the finish line in a race.
Related words
Collocations with Headed
- headed for
- headed towards
- headed home
- quickly headed
- eagerly headed
Synonyms for Headed
- going
- traveling
- moving
- proceeding
- directing
Opposites of Headed
- followed
- lost
Common mistakes with Headed
- Confused with 'heading' (the title of a section).
- Using 'head' instead of 'headed' in past tense.
- Incorrectly using 'head' when speaking of multiple people.
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Frequently asked questions about Headed
What does Headed mean?
Going to a specific place.
What is the definition of Headed?
Going in a specific direction or towards a particular place.
How do you use Headed in a sentence?
We headed to the park for a picnic.
Can you give another example of Headed?
They headed straight for the best coffee shop.
What are synonyms for Headed?
Common alternatives include going, traveling, moving, proceeding, directing.
What is the opposite of Headed?
Opposite meanings include followed, lost.
What words go with Headed?
It commonly pairs with headed for, headed towards, headed home, quickly headed, eagerly headed.
What are common mistakes when using Headed?
Confused with 'heading' (the title of a section). Using 'head' instead of 'headed' in past tense. Incorrectly using 'head' when speaking of multiple people.
How do you pronounce Headed?
US: //ˈhɛdɪd//, UK: //ˈhɛdɪd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Headed?
Use 'headed' to indicate direction or destination. It's informal; avoid in very formal writing.