head
noun
the upper part of the body in humans, joined to the torso by the neck and containing the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.
have headed
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present perfectof head.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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In previous years, Ruiz and Kindelán said they would have headed for the U.S., where Cubans have long enjoyed a fast-track to a green card.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Since then, more and more tourists have headed for the island, with the operators of the Ulva ferry - which goes between Ulva and Mull - saying there has been "unprecedented interest".
From BBC ● May 30, 2026
Jobless claims also have headed south, with weekly data showing a 207,000 reading on Thursday.
From Barron's ● Apr. 17, 2026
If your mom had come to you when she first had trouble with her taxes, you might have headed off this situation completely.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 6, 2026
Nicole knew she should have headed back to shore sooner, but every time she started in that direction the possibility of missing Rashawn’s call for help stopped her.
From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith
