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   Head·long

   /ˈhedˌlôNG/

   

   adverb

   • 1. with the head foremost: "he fell headlong into the tent" Similar head foremosthead firston one's headdivingOpposite feet first
   • 2. in a rush; with reckless haste: "those who rush headlong to join in the latest craze" Similar without thinkingwithout forethoughtprecipitatelyprecipitouslyimpetuouslyrashlyrecklesslycarelesslyheedlesslyhastilyin hastehead firsthead over heelsOpposite cautiously

   adjective

   • 1. extremely or recklessly hasty: "a headlong dash through the house"

   Word Origin Middle Englishheadling (from head + the adverbial suffix -ling), altered in late Middle English by association with -long.

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   Headlong means with the head first, without careful thought, or rash. It can be used as an adverb or an adjective. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related articles.

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   What does headlong mean?

   • Did you know? Headlong was born out of the Middle English word hedling, a combination of hed ("head") and -ling, an adverb suffix meaning "in such a direction or manner." Thus, hedling meant "with the head first”; it was originally applied to descriptions of falling, or to downward movement.

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   What does head first mean?

   • 1. with the head foremost; headfirst: to plunge headlong into the water. 2. without delay; hastily. 3. without deliberation; rashly. 4. undertaken quickly and suddenly; made precipitately; hasty: a headlong flight. 5. done or going with the head foremost. 6. rash; impetuous.

   Headlong - definition of headlong by The Free Dictionary

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   What does headlong mean in baseball?

   • Headlong describes something done headfirst, rashly, or really quickly. If you’re the star batter on your baseball team, it’s expected that you'll make a headlong dive for the base. Headlong can refer to hasty actions, but it can also be used more figuratively to describe decisions that are reckless or made in a hurry.

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   What does slid headlong mean?

   • With the head leading; headfirst: The runner slid headlong into third base. 2. In an impetuous manner; rashly: rushed headlong into an agreement....

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4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHEADLONG | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Headlong means with great speed or without thinking, or moving forward with your head first. See how to use this word in sentences and compare it with related words and phrases.

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   Headlong definition: with the head foremost; headfirst. See examples of HEADLONG used in a sentence.

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   Headlong describes something done headfirst, rashly, or really quickly. If you’re the star batter on your baseball team, it’s expected that you'll make a headlong dive for the base.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › headlongHEADLONG | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Headlong means with great speed or without thinking, or moving forward with your head first. Learn how to use this adverb or adjective in different contexts, and see related words and phrases.

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   Headlong means with the head leading or foremost, or with great haste or rashness. See synonyms, antonyms, translations and usage examples from various sources.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › headlongHEADLONG definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Headlong means moving or acting with great speed, force, or rashness. It can be used as an adverb or an adjective. Learn more about its pronunciation, usage, and origin from Collins English Dictionary.