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 response, some Canadian provinces have pulled US goods from their shelves and tourists who would otherwise have headed south have voted with their feet and stayed home.
From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026
They join the other trophy shows that have headed to streaming platforms in recent years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026
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
Thousands have headed to Merseyside for a day of fashion, entertainment and, of course, horseracing.
From BBC ● Apr. 10, 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
