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headlong
adjective
adverb
With the head foremost
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Pronunciation
ˈhɛdlɒŋ
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adjective
With the head foremost
“A headfirst plunge down the stairs”
adjective
Excessively quick
“Made a hasty exit”
adverb
With the head before the body
“The runner slid headlong into third base”
adverb
In a hasty and foolhardy manner
“He fell headlong in love with his cousin”
adverb
At breakneck speed
“Burst headlong through the gate”
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A headfirst plunge down the stairs
A headlong dive into the pool
Made a hasty exit
A headlong rush to sell
The runner slid headlong into third base
He fell headlong in love with his cousin
Burst headlong through the gate
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