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heading Synonyms

Another word for heading

Choosing another word for heading depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A title, subtitle, or topic placed at the top of a page, chapter, or section of a document.

Usage Example

"Please organize your research paper using clear headings for each main section."

Strongest
title
header
Strong
caption
headline
rubric
subhead
subheading

• noun (Context 2)

The compass direction in which the nose or bow of an aircraft, ship, or vehicle is pointed.

Usage Example

"The captain instructed the helmsman to maintain a steady direction due north through the fog."

Strongest
direction
course
Strong
bearing
trajectory

• noun (Context 3)

A horizontal passage or drift excavated in a mine or during the construction of a tunnel.

Usage Example

"The engineers inspected the main drift to ensure the rock walls were properly reinforced."

Strong
drift
gallery
tunnel
adit

Opposites of heading

The opposite of heading shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

footer
footnote
See all opposites of heading

• Nearby Words

headhunter
headhunting
headiness
heading
headlamp
headland
headless

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Heading. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/heading
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