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Meaning of heading for
The primary meaning of "heading for" is to move or be moving in the direction of a place or destination.
Etymology of heading for
The phrase "heading for" is derived from the Old English word "hēafod" meaning head, and the Old English word "fōr" meaning journey or movement
Historically, the phrase has been used to describe physical movement towards a destination, but it can also be used figuratively to describe a course of action or a direction in life
Synonyms
approaching
nearing
closing in
moving towards
advancing
proceeding
making for
bearing down
directing towards
aiming for
zeroing in
homing in
converging
drawing near
coming closer
getting nearer
impending
looming
threatening
menacing
targeting
focusing on
setting sights on
fixing on
inclining towards
leaning towards
tending towards
verging on
edging towards
drifting towards
veering towards
swinging towards
turning towards
Definitions
- To be moving or traveling in the direction of a place or destination
- * To be intending or aiming to go to a place or achieve a particular goal
Usage Examples
- The ship is heading for the harbor to refuel and restock supplies
- * The company is heading for bankruptcy if it doesn't change its business strategy
- * The hikers are heading for the summit, but they need to be careful of the treacherous terrain
Antonyms
avoiding
shunning
steering clear
moving away
receding
retreating
withdrawing
backing off
turning away
looking away
ignoring
neglecting
dismissing
rejecting
abandoning
deserting
fleeing
escaping
evading
eluding
dodging