headlong
/ˈhɛdlɑŋ//ˈhɛdlɒŋ//ˈhɛdlɔŋ/
verb
- 1
To precipitate.
adjective
- 1
Precipitous.
- 2
Plunging downwards head foremost.
- 3
Rushing forward without restraint.
- 4
Reckless, impetuous.
adverb
- 1
With the head first or down.
- 2
With an unrestrained forward motion.
“Figures out today show the economy plunging headlong into recession.”
- 3
Rashly; precipitately; without deliberation, in haste, hastily
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