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PRONUNCIATION OF HEAD BOY

head boy  [hɛd bɔɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HEAD BOY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Head boy is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES HEAD BOY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Head girl and head boy

Head boy and Head girl are roles of prominent pupillary responsibility. The terms are commonly used in the British education system, and in private schools throughout the Commonwealth.

Definition of head boy in the English dictionary

The definition of head boy in the dictionary is the chief prefect of a school.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HEAD BOY


attaboy
ˈætəˌbɔɪ
B-boy
ˈbiːˌbɔɪ
batboy
ˈbætˌbɔɪ
boi
bɔɪ
boy
bɔɪ
buoy
bɔɪ
carboy
ˈkɑːˌbɔɪ
cowboy
ˈkaʊˌbɔɪ
fanboy
ˈfænˌbɔɪ
homeboy
ˈhəʊmˌbɔɪ
ladyboy
ˈleɪdɪˌbɔɪ
lifebuoy
ˈlaɪfbɔɪ
newsboy
ˈnjuːzˌbɔɪ
paperboy
ˈpeɪpəˌbɔɪ
playboy
ˈpleɪˌbɔɪ
schoolboy
ˈskuːlˌbɔɪ
tomboy
ˈtɒmˌbɔɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HEAD BOY

head and shoulders above
head arrangement
head chef
head clerk
head cold
head collar
head count
head for
head gardener
head gate
head girl
head height
head injury
head lad
head lice
head massage
head money
head nurse
head of state
head of steam

WORDS THAT END LIKE HEAD BOY

altar boy
baby boy
birthday boy
blue-eyed boy
cabin boy
drummer boy
errand boy
fair-haired boy
golden boy
man and boy
messenger boy
old boy
pretty boy
rent boy
shepherd boy
teddy boy
the boy
whipping boy
white-haired boy
white-headed boy

Synonyms and antonyms of head boy in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «head boy» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HEAD BOY

Find out the translation of head boy to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of head boy from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «head boy» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

男孩头
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

la cabeza del hombre
570 millions of speakers

English

head boy
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सिर लड़का
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

رأس الصبي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

глава мальчик
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

cabeça menino
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ছাত্রনায়ক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

tête garçon
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Anak lelaki kepala
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kopf Junge
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

頭の少年
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

머리 소년
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kepala bocah
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cậu bé đầu
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தலையில் சிறுவன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

डोके मुलगा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Kafa çocuğu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

testa ragazzo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

głowa chłopca
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

глава хлопчик
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

băiat cap
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

επικεφαλής αγόρι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

hoofseun
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

huvud pojke
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

head boy
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of head boy

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HEAD BOY»

The term «head boy» is normally little used and occupies the 110.572 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HEAD BOY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «head boy» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «head boy» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about head boy

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HEAD BOY»

Discover the use of head boy in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to head boy and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Warman's Bobbing Head Field Guide: Values and Identification
... diamond-shaped base Boy head (red hat) Boy head (blue hat) Mascot bear head Boy head Mascot Mr. Redlegs head Mascot Indian head Mascot tiger head Mascot cowboy head, carries pistol Boy head Boy head Boy head (light blue hat)  ...
Lou Criscione, 2005
2
Sir Glyn Jones: A Proconsul in Africa
It was customary for the head boy to read the lesson at the annual commemoration day service in the cathedral and attend the annual dinner of the Old King's Scholars' Association and respond to the toast of The School. Other students recall ...
Colin Baker, 2000
3
Perfect Order
One remains disturbed to recall that the other boys, including all of the prefects, gave incriminating statements betraying the head boy, revealing 'Hunto' to have been, under all that excessive school spirit and bravado, an overanxious, ...
David Hoffmann, 2011
4
Allah does not have an Exit Visa:
It now transpired that, instead of only the teachers deciding on whom the Head Boy and Girl were going to be for the year, the remaining prefects were also going to be asked to vote for whom they would want in the positions. There were only ...
Allan M. Jack, 2014
5
Practices Exercises for CXC English Language New Edition
4 Selecting the Head Boy The 46 sixth-form students attending Silvertown Boys' School were asked to assist the Principal and staff in the selection of a new Head Boy and Deputy Head Boy. Each sixth-form student was given a questionnaire ...
Harcourt Education, Jacqueline Cousins, 2005
6
Buzzards Reach: A Simple Tragedy
Spencer's new room was designed for the head boy and second boy. It had been Sam and J ack's room a few years back. Spencer sat at his desk while Ben flopped on the second bed, inspecting the ceiling. “Spencer, when do you start your ...
D. L. Wolven, 2011
7
Kossoh Town Boy
I entered into the various activities of scouting with keenness, and trained for many of the special proficiency badges. Soon I was Head Boy of the school, Head Boy of my house, Head Boy of the Scouts. But whereas I had been inclined to be ...
8
Evidence, pt. 2
Do you think it would be on the whole safe to trust, the head boy of the room with the key to be used under such circumstances ? — I confess I think on the whole, the advantage is in favour of our present practice, because in no case can any ...
Great Britain. Commissioners Appointed to Inquire into the Revenues and Management of Certain Colleges and Schools, and the Studies Pursued and Instruction Given Therein, 1862
9
Evidence, pt. 1
... shall be used. 1207. What are limitations as to offences under the power of the monitors ? — Grave cases, such as indecency or dishonesty, are reported to me. . 1208. Is it the head boy alone who has a similar authority over the town boys ?
Great Britain. Commissioners Appointed to Inquire into the Revenues and Management of Certain Colleges and Schools, and the Studies Pursued and Instruction Given Therein, 1864
10
Report of Her Majesty's Commissioners appointed to inquire ...
Are you aware that in one of the boardinghouses it is the practice that the head boy of the room has the key ?—Yes. 1030. In the other it is not ?—No. - 1031. Do you think it would be on the whole safe to trust the head boy of the room with the  ...
‎1864

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HEAD BOY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term head boy is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Malton School welcomes its new head boy and girl (From Gazette …
STUDENTS and staff at Malton School have voted in their new head boy and head girl team, plus two deputies for 2015-16. Barney Plews, from Langton, has ... «Gazette & Herald, Jul 15»
2
'Popular' triplets named named head boy and head girl
The whole school voted on who they wanted to be head boy and head girl and they were delighted when they were both selected. Emily said: “Fearns is a small ... «Lancashire Telegraph, Jul 15»
3
Mixed fates for graduates - New Zealand Herald
Bethlehem College head boy Richard Bos said the prospect of limited job opportunities would not affect his decision to study international ... «New Zealand Herald, Jul 15»
4
Rockridge approves interim superintendent contract - Quad-Cities …
... follows: Glen Cook, high school varsity baseball; Shawn Strachan, head girl's track; Jeff Henry, head boy's track; John Nelson, varsity softball; ... «Quad-Cities Online, Jul 15»
5
Stortford and Felsted students celebrate top International …
Head boy Alex Marka gained 43 points, with Thomas Brabrook, Sophie-Dorothe Lieke and Sam Mitchell all scoring 40, and Sophie Twesten ... «Herts and Essex Observer, Jul 15»
6
Twins threats posed by Peter and Thomas Umaga-Jensen | Stuff.co.nz
Scots head boy Henry Mexted demonstrated his progress on the rugby field this year by taking one of the starting places at lock on Monday. «The Dominion Post, Jul 15»
7
Theale Green School rapidly improving but there's more to do - Get …
Head boy Ben Martin said: “We have always loved Theale Green and the many opportunities it has provided. This year, however, has been the ... «getreading, Jul 15»
8
Headboy handover for Cornwall College | Western Focus | Jamaica …
Outgoing Cornwall College head boy Patrick Pinnock (right) hands over the gavel to Head Boy Designate Tahir Thompson during the ... «Jamaica Gleaner, Jul 15»
9
Launch of Project Restart
Nicolas Varnier, current Head Boy said, “The first goal is to help Nepal, but the charity will continue to help out anywhere in around the world ... «The Phuket News, Jul 15»
10
Fione Bruce MP opens revamped Holmes Chapel play area
Hermitage Primary School got involved in the opening, with head boy Charlie Bennett and head girl Caitlin Hamilton cutting the tape. Fiona Bruce MP for ... «Knutsford Guardian, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Head boy [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/head-boy>. May 2024 ».
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