Simple meaning
What does Headline mean?
A headline is the title of a news story.
Dictionary definition
A title at the top of an article that tells the main topic.
Example sentences
Headline in a sentence
easy
We looked up the meaning of headline during class reading.
medium
In the library project, our group used headline to understand the topic better.
hard
The passage uses headline in an academic context, so knowing the term improves comprehension.
Synonyms
Words like Headline
title lineCommon similar word used in school contexts.
news titleRelated term with a slightly different use.
Antonyms
Opposite words
body textUseful contrast in reading or writing context.
detail paragraphAnother contrast to clarify meaning.
Word family
Headline word family
Base word
headline
noun
headline
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does headline mean?
Headline means a headline is the title of a news story.
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