Head Towards: Meaning, Examples, and Usage

Meaning 1：move toward (head towards)

head towards 🔊

/hɛd təˈwɔːrdz/

verb phrase

To start moving in the direction of a place or thing.

Person walking toward a landmark after checking a map, illustrating head towards

move toward 🔊

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/muːv təˈwɔːrd/

verb phrase

To begin moving in a specific direction, often with a clear destination in mind.

📁 Category：Transportation & Travel 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

Head (OE 'heafod') + towards (OE 'toweard') = to direct oneself toward.

💡 Mnemonic

Imagine your head turning to point where you want to go; you literally 'head' that way.

📖 Example

After finishing work, they headed towards the cinema to catch a movie. 🔊 After finishing work, they headed towards the cinema to catch a movie.

🔗 Collocations

head towards the exit – move in the direction of the exit

head towards the city center – move in the direction of the city center

head towards your goal – move in the direction of your objective

🔄 Synonyms

go toward (verb phrase) – to move in the direction of

make for (verb phrase) – to go in the direction of, especially quickly

proceed toward (verb phrase) – to continue moving toward

🚫 Antonyms

move away from (verb phrase) – to go in the opposite direction from

retreat from (verb phrase) – to withdraw or move back from

📖 Cultural Story

The verb 'head' meaning 'to go in a direction' originated in the 13th century, from Old English 'hēafod' (head). 'Head towards' is common in travel and navigation contexts.