at the head

ADVERB

ahead

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advanced along before earlier forward

STRONG

beforehand forwards onward onwards

WEAK

advancing ante antecedently at an advantage first fore foremost in the foreground in the lead leading on precedent precedently preceding previous progressing to the fore

Antonyms

STRONGEST

behind

Example Sentences

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Sturgeon will serve as deputy prime minister, with Gove as prime minister, at the head of a fictional UK government at war with Russia.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

Dropbox Chief Executive Andrew Houston will step down from his role after 19 years at the head of the company and become executive chairman.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Trump added that Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., would be replacing Noem at the head of the Department of Homeland Security.

From Salon • Mar. 5, 2026

In 2021, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 48 into law, which placed restrictions on the use of less-lethal weapons, including that they cannot be aimed at the head, neck or any other vital organs.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

Lev nodded toward Gavril, who stood at the head of the table.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

at the head

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