Why use "headed"?

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Why use "headed"?

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In this sentence:

"Your brother is headed for serious trouble if he doesn't stop running around with those friends."

Why use the verb "headed"?

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'Be headed for' is a more casual equivalent of 'be heading for'.
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Thanks!

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Thanks Alan!

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