noun

the upper part of the human body, or the front or upper part of the body of an animal, typically separated from the rest of the body by a neck, and containing the brain, mouth, and sense organs.

adjective

chief; principal.

the head waiter

chief,principal,leading,main,first,front,prime,premier,foremost,top,topmost,highest,supreme,pre-eminent,high-ranking,top-ranking,most important,ranking,top-notch

verb

be in the leading position on.

the St George’s Day procession was headed by the mayor

be at the front of,lead,be the leader of,be at the head of,be first,go first,lead the way