What is meaning of head ( homographs)?

You're asking about the different meanings of the word "head" when it's used as a homograph. Homographs are words that are spelled the same but have different meanings and sometimes different pronunciations.

Here are some of the different meanings of "head":

1. The Top Part of the Body: This is the most common meaning of "head". It refers to the part of the body that contains the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.

* Examples: "She shook her head in disbelief." "He hit his head on the door."

2. Leader or Chief: This meaning refers to a person who is in charge of a group or organization.

* Examples: "The head of the department is very strict." "She's the head of the family."

3. Top or Beginning: This meaning refers to the highest or most important part of something.

* Examples: "We reached the head of the mountain." "The head of the list is the most important item."

4. Front or Upper Part: This meaning refers to the front or upper part of something.

* Examples: "The head of the bed was against the wall." "The head of the table was reserved for the guest of honor."

5. Amount or Quantity: This meaning is used when talking about a certain amount of something.

* Examples: "We need to buy a head of lettuce." "They ordered a head of garlic."

6. To go in a particular direction: This meaning is used when describing movement.

* Examples: "The boat headed towards the island." "We headed south for the winter."

7. To understand or comprehend: This meaning refers to the ability to understand something.

* Examples: "I can't head your argument." "She couldn't head the instructions."

Pronunciations:

The pronunciation of "head" is generally the same for most of these meanings, except for the meaning referring to a specific amount or quantity. In that case, "head" is pronounced with a short "e" sound, similar to the word "bed".

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