Headlong

//ˈhɛd.lɒŋ//

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Adjective

Adverb

Adverb

Adjective

Verb

The word "headlong" can be used as adjective, adverb, adverb, adjective and verb.

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Derived Terms

headlongness headlongs

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Related Terms

forward head impetuous motion precipitate precipitous reckless restraint unrestrained

Similar Terms

forward hurried hurried

Synonym Network

headfirst precipitately rashly

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