Synonyms

heads

American

[hedz] / hɛdz /

adjective

(of a coin) with the top, or obverse, facing up.

On the first toss, the coin came up heads.

heads British

/ hɛdz /

interjection

with the obverse side of a coin uppermost, esp if it has a head on it: used as a call before tossing a coin Compare tails
informal people in authority

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Etymology

Origin of heads

First recorded in 1675–85; head + -s ¹

Example Sentences

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Fulham got an important win over Nottingham Forest on Monday, which was enough for them to keep their heads above water in the relegation struggle.

From BBC

"We are not allowed to advertise, so we keep our heads down -- we try to make a good beer with our heads down," Bhandara said.

From Barron's

Policy uncertainty was a major factor, but now there is a calmer mood as the market heads into January.

From Barron's

They must have had some hiking experience but they may have just found themselves in over their heads.

From Los Angeles Times

My challenge was positioning myself to capture the moment while navigating a sea of spectators’ heads, hands, arms and cellphones.

From Los Angeles Times

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