headlong
Speech parts
1. headlong - Adjective
2. headlong - Verb
3. headlong - Adverb
5. headlong - Adjective Satellite
Meaning
With the head foremost; as, to fall headlong.
Rashly; precipitately; without deliberation.
Hastily; without delay or respite.
Rash; precipitate; as, headlong folly.
Steep; precipitous.
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made a hasty exit
a headlong rush to sell
a headfirst plunge down the stairs
a headlong dive into the pool
the runner slid headlong into third base
he fell headlong in love with his cousin