What is "headlong" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does headlong mean in English? Meaning of headlong definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "headlong" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "headlong": excessively quick

Adjective

  • Meaning: excessively quick
  • Example: made a hasty exit a headlong rush to sell
  • Synonyms: hasty headlong
  • Similar: hurried
  • Meaning of "headlong": with the head foremost

    Adverb

  • Meaning: with the head foremost
  • Example: the runner slid headlong into third base
  • Synonyms: headfirst headlong
  • Meaning of "headlong": with the head foremost

    Adjective

  • Meaning: with the head foremost
  • Example: a headfirst plunge down the stairs a headlong dive into the pool
  • Synonyms: headfirst headlong
  • Similar: forward
  • Meaning of "headlong": at breakneck speed

    Adverb

  • Meaning: at breakneck speed
  • Example: burst headlong through the gate
  • Synonyms: headlong precipitately
  • Meaning of "headlong": in a hasty and foolhardy manner

    Adverb

  • Meaning: in a hasty and foolhardy manner
  • Example: he fell headlong in love with his cousin
  • Synonyms: headlong rashly
  • Adjective: With the head first or down.With an unrestrained forward motion. Figures out today show the economy plunging headlong into recession.Rashly; precipitately; without deliberation.
  • Synonyms:

    breakneck, sudden, hurried, abrupt, brash, daredevil, daring, foolhardy, hasty, impetuous, impulsive, inconsiderate, precipitate, rash, rough, rushing, tempestuous, thoughtless, precipitant,

    Antonyms:

    careful, cautious, wary, slow, thoughtfully,

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    headlong in English: headlong
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