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headlong

/ headlong /
adverb/adjective satellite

Definitions & Examples

adverb Sense 1
with the head foremost
"the runner slid headlong into third base"
adverb Sense 2
in a hasty and foolhardy manner
"he fell headlong in love with his cousin"
Pertains to:
rash
adverb Sense 3
at breakneck speed
"burst headlong through the gate"
Pertains to:
hasty overhasty precipitate precipitant precipitous
adjective satellite Sense 4
with the head foremost
"a headfirst plunge down the stairs"
"a headlong dive into the pool"
Similar:
forward
adjective satellite Sense 5
excessively quick
"made a hasty exit"
"a headlong rush to sell"
Similar:
hurried
Semantic Complexity
41%
Sense Count
5
Total Synonyms
2
Total Relationships
2
Times Searched
2
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