headlong

[ˈhɛdlɒŋ]

headlong Definition

• 1. with the head foremost; headfirst
• 2. in a rush; with reckless haste

Using headlong: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "headlong" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The child ran headlong into the wall.

• Example

  He charged headlong into danger without thinking.

• Example

  She rushed headlong into the project without considering the consequences.

headlong Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for headlong

• recklessly
• impulsively
• precipitately

Antonyms for headlong

• cautiously
• deliberately
• prudently

Phrases with headlong

• go headlong

  to rush or plunge forward with reckless abandon

  Example

  He went headlong into the project without considering the risks.

• fall headlong

  to fall suddenly and with great force, often in a reckless or uncontrolled manner

  Example

  She tripped and fell headlong down the stairs.

• headlong rush

  a reckless or impulsive rush towards something

  Example

  The headlong rush to finish the project resulted in many mistakes.

Origins of headlong

from Middle English 'hedlong', meaning 'with the head foremost'

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Summary: headlong in Brief

'Headlong' [ˈhɛdlɒŋ] means moving with the head first or in a rush with reckless haste. It can be used to describe physical movement, as in 'The child ran headlong into the wall,' or figurative movement, as in 'She rushed headlong into the project without considering the consequences.' Synonyms include 'recklessly' and 'impulsively,' while antonyms include 'cautiously' and 'deliberately.'