headed

[hed-id] / ˈhɛd ɪd /

ADJECTIVE

in transit

Synonyms

STRONGEST

en route

STRONG

aimed directed going moving started

WEAK

in motion on the way to pointed toward slated for

Antonyms

WEAK

disembarked landed stopping

Example Sentences

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Producer and Tribeca Festival co-founder Jane Rosenthal discusses where she sees the media industry headed and the must-see films from this year’s festival.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Ryan Christie and Andy Robertson teed-up Lawrence Shankland for a headed opener that set them on their way.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Meanwhile, AI-related stocks are headed to the moon.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Instead of approaching the mirror itself, the animals turned around and headed toward the correct side, where they received a live crab reward.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

I couldn’t risk them knowing where I was headed, and I didn’t think I could bear the looks on their faces, especially Ida.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff