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Definition of subhead

subhead

/ˈsʌbˌhɛd/
sub · head
Plural:subheads
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Past Simple:subheaded
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Past Participle:subheaded
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Present Participle:subheading
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subhead Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A subordinate heading or title given to a subsection or subdivision of a piece of writing, or placed below a main headline.

Example

"The editor added a brief subhead beneath the main headline to clarify the focus of the article."

2

A subordinate division of a chapter, topic, or classification.

Example

"Each major policy proposal is broken down into several distinct subheads within the committee's report."

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• verb

1

To provide a text, section, or article with a subordinate heading or subtitle.

Example

"The author subheaded each section of the manual to make it easier for readers to navigate."

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• Nearby Words

subgenre
subgoal
subgroup
subhead
subheading
subhuman
subindustry

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Subhead. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/subhead
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