What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
heading
Example
The heading of this section is 'Introduction'. [heading: noun]
Example
The ship changed its heading to avoid the storm. [heading: noun]
Example
She is heading the committee responsible for organizing the event. [heading: verb]
title
Example
The title of this book is 'To Kill a Mockingbird'. [title: noun]
Example
He holds the title of Professor Emeritus at the university. [title: noun]
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She was promoted to the title of Vice President of Marketing. [title: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Title is more commonly used than heading in everyday language, especially in the context of creative works. Heading is more specific to the context of documents and articles.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between heading and title?
Both heading and title can be used in formal and informal contexts, but title is more versatile and can be used in a wider range of contexts, including formal designations and titles.
