head to head

adverb

In a very close one-on-one situation.

“comparing head to head”

Similar
toe to toe
Opposite
apples to oranges
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Meanings

adverbhead to head (not comparable)
  1. not comparableIn a very close one-on-one situation.
  2. figurativelynot comparableusuallyproduct featuresIn the same level as someone else.

    comparing head to head

    Synonyms: toe to toe · Antonyms: apples to oranges

  3. not comparableAgainst, in direct opposition.

    competing head to head

    Synonyms: toe to toe

Synonyms & antonyms

adverbIn the same level as someone else.

Similar
toe to toe
Opposite
apples to oranges

adverbAgainst, in direct opposition.

Similar
toe to toe
Also see
toe to toe

Translations

Finnish lähekkäin, lähetysten
  • lähekkäinone-in-one
  • lähetystenone-in-one
German Kopf an Kopf
  • Kopf an Kopfone-in-one
Polish bezpośrednio
  • bezpośrednioone-in-one
Tagalog harapan
  • harapanone-in-one
Cite this entry
APA

head to head. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/head%20to%20head

MLA

“head to head.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/head%20to%20head. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “head to head,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/head%20to%20head.

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