Does the 'head' in this sentence mean 'leave'?
'Five Things to Remember Before Heading Home for the Holidays'
I thought 'head' can only mean 'go TOWARDS' instead of 'go FROM'.
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You are correct in your understanding of the word "heading". What you are misunderstanding is the latter part of the sentence where it states, "....home for the holidays". Usually in the west (U.S.A., Canada, England) it means that you are visiting your parents or in-laws for the holidays. Therefore, the sentence is saying that you are heading to your parents home. Hope that helps!
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Actually, you can head in any direction you want to in space and time ...
... We are heading toward the end of the semester, so finish your reports!
... In chapter 3, the hero is heading back in time to find the princess.
... If we can't come to an agreement, this project is headed for disaster.
... The rescue team is heading down the mine shaft, hoping to find survivors.
... Come on, we're heading up to the restaurant on the second floor of the hotel.
... The main part of the army is heading west, to seal off the railway.
... I'm heading south for the winter to escape this awful cold weather.
... and so on.
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