head over

Meanings

• Verb

  To go or turn in a particular direction, especially to move from one place or side to another.

  - "He headed over to the store to buy some milk."
  - "The crowd headed over to the field for the picnic."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with head over
Over , Cover , Quaver , Lover

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Variants

List of all variants of head over that leads to same result
head over heels

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Etymology

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The phrase 'head over' originated from the Old English 'hēafod,' which means 'chief, leader, or source.' Over comes from the Old English 'ōfer,' which means 'above, over.' Together, the words mean 'to go above or lead in a particular direction.'

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Trivia

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1. The phrase 'head over' can also be used figuratively to mean 'to be very fond of' or 'to be infatuated with.'

2. In aviation, a 'head-over' maneuver is used to correct an aircraft that has lost its directional control.

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Related Concepts

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1. Turn: Related concept: 'Head over' is a synonym for 'turn,' meaning to go in a particular direction.

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Culture

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In literature, 'head over' has been used to describe a strong emotional response or attraction. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby,' Daisy Buchanan is described as having 'gone over' to Tom Buchanan, meaning she has left her husband for him.

How to Memorize "head over"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize yourself physically turning or going in a particular direction when you say 'head over.' Imagine yourself moving from one place to another.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the phrase 'head over' with the idea of moving or turning in a particular direction. For example, you might think of a ship turning its head in the water or a person turning their head to look at something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'head over heals.' This phrase means to fall in love or to be deeply affected by something, and it is related to the idea of turning or going in a particular direction.

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