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What is another word for Heading? – 287 Heading Synonyms

    Need another word for Heading? Use these synonyms of Heading from our thesaurus to say it differently.


    Synonyms & Similar Words

    direction course path route track bearing orientation aim objective purpose goal target intention destination way approach angle inclination tilt slant trend line trajectory vector guidance navigation piloting steering management leadership command control title caption headline subheading label legend marker indicator sign signal pointer indicator guide lead forefront vanguard front head top upper highest supreme chief main principal primary leading dominant prevailing ruling governing directing guiding piloting navigating steering managing leading commanding controlling governing ruling directing guiding.

    Meaning of Heading

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "heading" refers to the direction or course of something, especially a ship, aircraft, or vehicle.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines "heading" as the direction in which someone or something is moving or is intended to move.
    • The Cambridge Dictionary states that "heading" can also refer to a title or caption, especially one that appears at the top of a page or section.

    Example Uses

    • The ship changed its heading to avoid the storm.
    • The article's heading read "Breaking News: Latest Updates".
    • The hikers adjusted their heading to ensure they stayed on the trail.
    • The company is heading in a new direction under its new CEO.
    • The heading on the map indicated the location of the nearest town.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    reversal opposite contrary reverse opposite direction backward rearward reverse course opposite track contrary path contrasting differing opposite reverse backward regressive recessive declining decreasing receding retreating withdrawing reversing turning back changing direction altering course shifting path modifying trajectory veering off deviating diverging straying wandering losing direction misdirecting confusing disorienting perplexing.

    Related Nouns

    direction course path route track bearing orientation aim objective purpose goal target intention destination way approach angle inclination title caption headline subheading label legend marker indicator sign signal pointer guide lead forefront vanguard front head top upper highest supreme chief main principal primary leading dominant prevailing ruling governing navigation piloting steering management leadership command control.

    Related Verbs

    direct guide lead navigate pilot steer manage command control govern rule direct head front face aim point indicate show signal mark label title caption headline subhead lead precede proceed advance move go travel journey voyage sail fly drive walk run turn change alter modify adjust shift veer divert deviate diverge stray wander lose misdirect confuse disorient perplex.

    Related Adjectives

    directional oriented aimed intentional purposeful goal-oriented targeted intentional directed guided led navigated piloted steered managed commanded controlled governed ruling dominant prevailing leading chief main principal primary supreme highest upper top frontal forward ahead advancing proceeding moving going traveling voyaging sailing flying driving walking running turning changing altering modifying adjusting shifting veering diverting deviating diverging straying wandering losing misdirected confused disoriented perplexed.