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Guyper Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Headed Vs. Heading

1."They may be headed our way"
2."They may be heading our way"

Hi, I was wondering if these two words are used interchangeably

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There is a shade of difference in meaning. Headed means at one point in time. Maybe right now, maybe when they started out.

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  • There is a shade of difference in meaning.
  • Headed means at one point in time.
  • Maybe right now, maybe when they started out.
  • Heading is continuous, and means as they are traveling, they are coming in our direction.
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There is a shade of difference in meaning.
Headed means at one point in time. Maybe right now, maybe when they started out.
Heading is continuous, and means as they are traveling, they are coming in our direction.
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GuyperI was wondering if these two words are used interchangeably
I'd say they're nearly interchangeable, but the second can be used to indicate futurity (They may be heading our way in a few hours) whereas the first cannot.

CJ
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can I say heading USA or it has to be heading to or for USA ?
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Anonymousheading USA
The title or headline is USA.
Anonymousheading to or for USA
You are going in the direction of the USA.
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