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English adjective: headlong | |||
| 1. | headlong excessively quick | ||
| Samples | Made a hasty exit. A headlong rush to sell. | ||
| Synonyms | hasty | ||
| Similar | hurried | ||
| Antonyms | unhurried | ||
| 2. | headlong with the head foremost | ||
| Samples | A headfirst plunge down the stairs. A headlong dive into the pool. | ||
| Synonyms | headfirst | ||
| Similar | forward | ||
| Antonyms | backward | ||
English adverb: headlong | |||
| 1. | headlong with the head foremost | ||
| Samples | The runner slid headlong into third base. | ||
| Synonyms | headfirst | ||
| 2. | headlong at breakneck speed | ||
| Samples | Burst headlong through the gate. | ||
| Synonyms | precipitately | ||
| 3. | headlong in a hasty and foolhardy manner | ||
| Samples | He fell headlong in love with his cousin. | ||
| Synonyms | rashly | ||
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