headlong

Definitions


[ˈhɛdlɒŋ], (Adverb)

Definitions:
- with the head foremost
(e.g: he fell headlong into the tent)

- in a rush; with reckless haste
(e.g: those who rush headlong to join in the latest craze)


Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English headling(from head + the adverbial suffix -ling), altered in late Middle English by association with -long


[ˈhɛdlɒŋ], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- extremely or recklessly hasty
(e.g: a headlong dash through the house)


Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English headling(from head + the adverbial suffix -ling), altered in late Middle English by association with -long




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