headlong (adv.)

  1. with the head foremost; the runner slid headlong into third base

    [ Syn: headfirst , headfirst , headfirst , headfirst , headfirst , headfirst , headfirst , headfirst ]

  2. at breakneck speed; burst headlong through the gate

    [ Syn: precipitately , precipitately , precipitately , precipitately , precipitately , precipitately , precipitately , precipitately ]

  3. in a hasty and foolhardy manner; he fell headlong in love with his cousin

    [ Syn: rashly , rashly , rashly , rashly , rashly , rashly , rashly , rashly ]

    headlong (adj.)

  1. excessively quick; made a hasty exit; a headlong rush to sell

    [ Syn: hasty ]

  2. with the head foremost; a headfirst plunge down the stairs; a headlong dive into the pool

    [ Syn: headfirst ]

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