English Explanatory Dictionary

head start

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An advantage consisting in starting a competition or task earlier than might be expected; given (or taken), for example, prior to the beginning of a race.
  2. A factor conducive to superiority and success.
name
  1. In the United States, a government-funded preschool program for impoverished children.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

head start head starts

Synonyms

forestart

Related words

steal a march
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