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head·long
 headlong
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- pronunciation:
- hed
lawng
- parts of speech:
- adverb, adjective
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adverb |
| definition 1: |
with the head first.
He jumped on the sled and went flying headlong down the hill. |
| definition 2: |
suddenly or quickly; without proper thought ahead of time.
We rushed headlong into a bad business deal. |
| related words: |
down |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
falling or done with the head first.
She took a headlong fall down the icy steps. |
| definition 2: |
sudden or quick.
We made a headlong dash for the car through the rain. |
| related words: |
abrupt, desperate, hasty, impetuous |
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