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head-to-head Definition

head·-to-head (hed′to̵̅o̅ hed′)

adjective, adverb

☆ in direct confrontation
head-to-head Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • compete: Today we have to compete head-to-head with countries like China which have wage costs which are 5 % of ours.
  • go: Leahy wanted to avoid, where possible, going head-to-head against Wal-Mart, the world's largest retailer.
  • come: Sparks will fly when their schooling in swords and sorcery comes head-to-head!
  • play: Use the Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter or the Game Boy Advance Game Link cable to play the game head-to-head with a friend!
  • battle: A second online round will reduce the pool to 200, who then will battle head-to-head for the 50 final positions.
  • have: I'm now having a head-to-head with the PP tomorrow ( Tuesday ).

Adjective modifier

  • next: Two years later, England were better prepared for Eriksson's next head-to-head with Scolari.

Modifies a noun

  • comparison: Plus the group tests; head-to-head comparisons of various types of kit.
  • contest: Veterans Trophy Daniel Hirsch, who beat Tony Locke in a head-to-head contest.
  • battle: Slayer Slayer games feature head-to-head battles against the other players.
  • competition: This will also create the first real head-to-head competition for the two software giants.
  • mode: You can experience the new tracks and environments in multiplayer head-to-head modes, playable via Wi-Fi.
  • race: After a short break to examine the progress and talk tactics there will be a chance for some head-to-head races over a short course.

Noun used with modifier

  • race: Two teams race head-to-head, " pursuit " style, with the fastest team progressing to the next round, in a knock-out format.
  • play: Play head-to-head with friends in the various multiplayer modes.
  • game: Use the Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter or the Game Boy Advance Game Link cable to play the game head-to-head with a friend!

Preposition: in

  • race: Ben Affleck and Ashton Kutcher are going head-to-head in a race to be the next Knight Rider.

Preposition: with

  • friend: Beat the average score, or go head-to-head with a friend or join a team.
  • player: You can have a casual game with friends or go head-to-head with pro players, all from the comfort of their homes.
  • likes: However, the area will face stiff international competition to capture the event, going head-to-head with the likes of Melbourne.