Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

head to head

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.21 in modern English

Syllables
head- -to -head
IPA
18
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
4
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

In a very close one-on-one situation.

adv

In the same level as someone else.

adv

Against, in direct opposition.

Example Sentences

Phrases

head-to-head hand-to-hand neck and neck tête-à-tête

Frequently Paired Words

head-to-head hand-to-hand neck and neck tête-à-tête

Synonyms

toe to toe

Antonyms

apples to oranges

Questions

What does head to head mean?
In a very close one-on-one situation.

How to pronounce head to head

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