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HEADFIRST

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

With the head foremost

Example:

a headlong dive into the pool

Synonyms:

headfirst; headlong

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

forward (at or near or directed toward the front)

 II. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

With the head foremost

Example:

the runner slid headlong into third base

Synonyms:

headfirst; headlong

Classified under:

Adverbs

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