Head-first

//hɛd.fɝst// adj, adv

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative form of headfirst. alt-of, alternative, not-comparable
Adverb
  1. 1
    Alternative form of headfirst. alt-of, alternative, not-comparable

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headlongheadlong

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"He fell head-first from the roof."

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