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headword Synonyms

Another word for headword

Choosing another word for headword depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A word or phrase placed at the beginning of an entry in a dictionary, glossary, or encyclopedia to identify the item being defined or discussed.

Usage Example

"Each dictionary entry begins with a bolded entry word followed by its pronunciation and part of speech."

Strongest
entry word
lemma
Strong
catchword

• noun (Context 2)

In grammar, the central word in a phrase or construction that determines the syntactic category and meaning of the whole phrase.

Usage Example

"In the noun phrase 'the tall wooden tower,' the noun 'tower' functions as the grammatical head."

Strongest
head

Opposites of headword

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

modifier
dependent
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• Nearby Words

headway
headwear
headwind
headword
headwork
headwrap
heady

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