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The headline told us the article was about space.
What does Headline mean?
A headline is the title of a news story or article.
Dictionary definition
A headline is the title at the top of a news story, article, or page that tells the main topic.
Example sentences
Headline in a sentence
medium
A strong headline makes readers want to keep reading.
hard
The class compared headlines to see how writers introduce the same topic differently.
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Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.
Question 1 of 3
Practice 1
What is a headline?
The title of a news story or article matches the meaning of the word.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to headline?
A title is close in meaning to headline.
Practice 3
Which word is an opposite or strong contrast for headline?
Body text is the main article writing, not the headline.
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Headline
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hed · lyne · strongest beat: hed
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WordHeadline.
Partnoun.
MeaningHeadline means A headline is the title of a news story or article.
ExampleExample: The headline told us the article was about space.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- hed · lyne
- Strongest beat
- hed
- Ending
- lyne
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on hed.
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Synonyms
Words like Headline
Antonyms
Opposite words
body textThe main writing after the title.
small detailA specific fact, not the main title.
Synonym practice
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Word family
Headline word family
Base word
headline
noun
headlines
More than one article title.
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Student support
Understand Headline
Hint for students
A headline is the title of a news story or article. It is meant to catch attention and tell the main idea.
Common mix-up
A headline is not the same as a caption. A headline titles an article; a caption explains a picture.
Try it in class or at home
Write one sentence that shows headline without using the word headline. Model sentence: The large bold words above the article said, "School Wins Championship." Clue words: large bold words, above the article, School Wins Championship Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show the title of a news story or article?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The headline announced the big storm on the front page." Why does headline fit better than caption?
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