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   headlong

   /ˈhɛdlɒŋ/

   adverb

   • 1. with the head foremost: "he fell headlong into the tent" Similar head foremosthead firston one's headdivingOpposite feet first
   • 2. in a rush; with reckless haste: "those who rush headlong to join in the latest craze" Similar without thinkingwithout forethoughtprecipitatelyprecipitouslyimpetuouslyrashlyrecklesslycarelesslyheedlesslyhastilyin hastehead firsthead over heelsOpposite cautiously

   adjective

   • 1. extremely or recklessly hasty: "a headlong dash through the house"

   Word Origin Middle Englishheadling (from head + the adverbial suffix -ling), altered in late Middle English by association with -long.

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   Headlong can be an adverb meaning headfirst or without careful thought, or an adjective meaning steep, precipitous, or rash. Learn the synonyms, examples, and word history of headlong from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHEADLONG | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Headlong means with great speed or without thinking, or moving forward with your head first. See how to use this word in sentences and compare it with related words and phrases.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryHEADLONG | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Headlong means with great speed or without thinking, or moving forward with your head first. Learn how to use this adverb or adjective in different contexts, and see related words and phrases.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHEADLONG definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Headlong means moving or acting with great speed, force, or rashness. It can be used as an adverb or an adjective. Learn more about its pronunciation, usage, and origin from Collins English Dictionary.

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   Headlong definition: with the head foremost; headfirst. See examples of HEADLONG used in a sentence.

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   Headlong describes something done headfirst, rashly, or really quickly. If you’re the star batter on your baseball team, it’s expected that you'll make a headlong dive for the base.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › headlongHeadlong - definition of headlong by The Free Dictionary

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   Headlong means with the head leading or foremost, or with great haste or rashness. See synonyms, antonyms, translations and usage examples from various sources.