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1head–on
adverb \ˈhed-ˈȯn, -ˈän\
: with the head or front hitting first
: in a very direct way
Full Definition of HEAD-ON
1
: with the head or front making the initial contact <the cars collided head–on>
2
: in direct opposition, confrontation, or contradiction <met the problem head–on>
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First Known Use of HEAD-ON
1840
Related to HEAD-ON
- Synonyms
- eyeball-to-eyeball, face-to-face, head-on, mano a mano, one-on-one, toe-to-toe
2head–on
adjective
Definition of HEAD-ON
1
: having the front facing in the direction of initial contact or line of sight <a head–on collision>
2
: frontal 2b <a head–on confrontation>
See head-on defined for kids First Known Use of HEAD-ON
1903
HEAD-ON Defined for Kids
head–on
adverb or adjective \ˈhed-ˈȯn, -ˈän\
Definition of HEAD-ON for Kids
: with the front hitting or facing an object <She ran head-on into a tree.>
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