headed
adj. A2 Elementary US //ˈhɛdəd// UK //hˈɛdɪd// head·ed
adj. moving or pointing in a specific direction. You use this when you are going toward a certain place.
adj. moving or directed toward a specific destination or orientation. Often follows a linking verb or appears as part of a compound modifier.
We are headed home after a long day.
The tourists were headed toward the museum when it started to rain.
The captain confirmed that the ship was headed south to avoid the approaching storm, ensuring the safety of the crew and cargo.
From head (“noun”) + -ed.
See head (verb).
Usage
Typically follows the verb 'to be' or 'to get'. Often paired with the preposition 'for' or 'toward'.
Pitfall
We are heading to homeWe are headed homeWhen using 'home' as a destination with 'headed', do not use the preposition 'to'.