Definition of 'headlong'

Adjective

1. excessively quick; "made a hasty exit"; "a headlong rush to sell"
      Synonyms: hasty
2. with the head foremost; "a headfirst plunge down the stairs"; "a headlong dive into the pool"
      Synonyms: headfirst

Adverb

1. with the head foremost; "the runner slid headlong into third base"
      Synonyms: headfirst
2. at breakneck speed; "burst headlong through the gate"
      Synonyms: precipitately
3. in a hasty and foolhardy manner; "he fell headlong in love with his cousin"
      Synonyms: rashly

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