word
Headlong
HEH-dlawng
/ˈhɛˌdlɔːŋ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
headlong
Dictionary meaning
With the head foremost.
Examples
- The runner slid headlong into third base.
- I fell headlong in love with my neighbor.
Synonyms: headfirst, headfirst
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