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“head” in English

head

Illustration of "head" in a English cultural setting — A child is playing outside, holding a soccer ball over their head with a big smile. The sun shines down on their face, highlighting their hair and the shape of their head. Nearby, a parent is watching and laughing at the fun.

Usage note

The word 'head' refers to the top part of your body or can mean a person's mind or ability.

Examples

My head hurts.
My head hurts.
He shook his head.
He shook his head.
She has a good head for numbers.
She has a good head for numbers.

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What does "head" mean?

A. head
B. airplane
C. apple
D. bag

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