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Meaning of headlong

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

headlong

Pronunciation:/ˈhɛdlɑŋ//ˈhɛdlɒŋ//ˈhɛdlɔŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To precipitate.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Precipitous.

  2. Plunging downwards head foremost.

  3. Rushing forward without restraint.

  4. Reckless, impetuous.

adverb

Definitions

  1. With the head first or down.

  2. With an unrestrained forward motion.

    Example: Figures out today show the economy plunging headlong into recession.

  3. Rashly; precipitately; without deliberation, in haste, hastily