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Write the date under the heading.
What does Heading mean?
A heading is a section title.
Dictionary definition
A heading is a title or label at the top of a page or section that tells what it is about.
Example sentences
Heading in a sentence
medium
The heading helped us know what the paragraph was about.
hard
Strong headings make an article easier to scan and understand.
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Question 1 of 3
Practice 1
What does heading mean?
A title for a page or section matches the meaning of the word.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to heading?
Title is close in meaning to heading.
Practice 3
Which word is an opposite or strong contrast for heading?
Body text contrasts with a heading because it is the main writing below it.
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Heading
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hed · ing · strongest beat: hed
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WordHeading.
Partnoun.
MeaningHeading means A heading is a section title.
ExampleExample: Write the date under the heading.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- hed · ing
- Strongest beat
- hed
- Ending
- ing
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on hed.
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Synonyms
Words like Heading
Antonyms
Opposite words
body textThe main writing below a heading.
unlabeled sectionA section without a clear title.
Synonym practice
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Word family
Heading word family
Base word
heading
noun
headings
More than one section title.
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Student support
Understand Heading
Hint for students
A heading is a title or label that introduces a section of writing. It helps readers know what the section is about.
Common mix-up
A heading is not the whole paragraph. It is a short title or label above a section.
Try it in class or at home
Write one sentence that shows heading without using the word heading. Model sentence: At the top of the worksheet, the bold title said "Plant Parts." Clue words: top of the worksheet, bold title, Plant Parts Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show a title or label for a section?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The heading at the top of the page told us the topic." Why does heading fit better than sentence?
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