Meaning of head-on in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈhɛd ˈˌɑn/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   head-on

   Definitions

   1. characterized by direct opposition

   Examples

   • « a head-on confrontation »

   Synonyms

   • hostile
2. 2. meeting front to front

   Examples

   • « a frontal attack »
   • « a head-on collision »

   Synonyms

   • front(a)

3. Adverb

   head-on

   Definitions

   1. in direct opposition

   Examples

   • « directly »
   • « we must meet the problem head-on »
4. 2. with the front foremost

   Examples

   • « the cars collided head-on »