heading

noun
UK: /ˈhed.ɪŋ/
US: /ˈhed.ɪŋ/

  1. A title or subtitle at the top of a page or section of a text.

    1. The heading of this chapter is very long. [ ] [ ]
    2. Make sure the main heading accurately reflects the content of the section. [ ] [ ]

  2. The direction in which a ship or aircraft is pointed.

    1. The ship's heading was due east towards the coast. [ ] [ ]
    2. Despite the strong winds, the pilot maintained the correct heading throughout the flight. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

title headline direction course
heading verb

  1. Present participle of 'head'. Moving or going in a specified direction.

    1. The train is heading to London now. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company is heading towards significant financial difficulties if changes aren't implemented. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "heading" in English means: A title or subtitle at the top of a page or section of a text., The direction in which a ship or aircraft is pointed..

The phonetic transcription of "heading" is /ˈhed.ɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈhed.ɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "heading": title, headline, direction, course.

Example usage of "heading": "The heading of this chapter is very long.". More examples on the page.