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head-on Definition

☆ head·-on (hed′än′)

adjective, adverb

  1. with the head or front foremost a head-on collision
  2. directly; esp., in direct opposition to meet a problem head-on

head on Synonyms

head on

modif.

headfirst, with full force, body to body; see opposed.

head-on Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • collision: The Ladbroke Grove accident involved a head-on collision between two trains.
  • confrontation: Parents must avoid head-on confrontation with their child at any situation.
  • crash: Posted by Robert Collins Friday, June 23, 2006 The bus stop Albert Street is a head-on crash waiting to happen.
  • shot: K for a view of the starboard side of anything landing on 22, L for head-on shots ).
  • view: The Pavilions have stunning head-on views of the Home straight and across the Richmond Lawn.
  • clash: To fulfill his second aim would require a head-on clash with the Habsburgs.

Modifying Another Word

  • almost: Joe said it was the way he tucked in his shoulders that enabled them to get through the almost head-on crash.