headlong
head
hɛd
hed
long
lɑ:ng
laang
British pronunciation
/hˈɛdlɒŋ/

Definition & Meaning of "headlong"in English

headlong
01

with the head positioned forward

headlong definition and meaning
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She tumbled headlong down the hill, laughing all the way.
The child charged headlong into the pile of leaves, scattering them in every direction.
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They rushed headlong into the merger without proper planning.
She went headlong into the conversation, ignoring the warning signs.
headlong
01

(of movement) with the head leading

headlong definition and meaning
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He suffered a headlong fall down the stairs.
The cyclist took a headlong dive off the track.
02

(of action) done rashly or without thinking

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It was a headlong decision made under pressure.
Their headlong approach led to major setbacks.
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