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- [hed-lawng, -long]
- /ˈhɛdˌlɔŋ, -ˌlɒŋ/
- /ˈhed.lɒŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hed-lawng, -long]
- /ˈhɛdˌlɔŋ, -ˌlɒŋ/
Definitions of headlong word
- adverb headlong with the head foremost; headfirst: to plunge headlong into the water. 1
- adverb headlong without delay; hastily: to plunge headlong into work. 1
- adverb headlong without deliberation; rashly: to rush headlong into battle. 1
- adjective headlong undertaken quickly and suddenly; made precipitately; hasty: a headlong flight. 1
- adjective headlong rash; impetuous: a headlong denunciation. 1
- adjective headlong done or going with the head foremost: a headlong dive into the pool. 1
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Origin of headlong
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English hedlong, earlier hedling. See head, -ling2
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Parts of speech for Headlong
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
headlong popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for headlong
adj headlong
- breakneck — If you say that something happens or travels at breakneck speed, you mean that it happens or travels very fast.
- sudden — happening, coming, made, or done quickly, without warning, or unexpectedly: a sudden attack.
- hurried — moving or working rapidly, especially forced or required to hurry, as a person.
- abrupt — An abrupt change or action is very sudden, often in a way which is unpleasant.
- brash — If you describe someone or their behaviour as brash, you disapprove of them because you think that they are too confident and aggressive.
adjective headlong
- reckless — utterly unconcerned about the consequences of some action; without caution; careless (usually followed by of): to be reckless of danger.
- precipitous — of the nature of or characterized by precipices: a precipitous wall of rock.
- dangerous — If something is dangerous, it is able or likely to hurt or harm you.
adverb headlong
- headfirst — with the head in front or bent forward; headforemost: He dived headfirst into the sea.
- diving — The sport or activity of swimming or exploring underwater.
- head over heels — the upper part of the body in humans, joined to the trunk by the neck, containing the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.
- pitching — any of various dark, tenacious, and viscous substances for caulking and paving, consisting of the residue of the distillation of coal tar or wood tar.
- plunging — to cast or thrust forcibly or suddenly into something, as a liquid, a penetrable substance, a place, etc.; immerse; submerge: to plunge a dagger into one's heart.
Antonyms for headlong
adj headlong
- careful — If you are careful, you give serious attention to what you are doing, in order to avoid harm, damage, or mistakes. If you are careful to do something, you make sure that you do it.
- cautious — Someone who is cautious acts very carefully in order to avoid possible danger.
- wary — watchful; being on one's guard against danger.
- slow — moving or proceeding with little or less than usual speed or velocity: a slow train.
- thoughtful — showing consideration for others; considerate.
adjective headlong
- considered — A considered opinion or act is the result of careful thought.
adverb headlong
- carefully — cautious in one's actions: Be careful when you cross the street.
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