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headlong

The word “headlong” has 2 syllables: head-long

It's pronounced as /ˈhɛd.lɔŋ/

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In the thesaurus, “headlong” has 115 synonyms and 38 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for headlong along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for headlong

Antonyms for headlong

Meanings of headlong

  • verb
    1. To precipitate.
  • adjective
    1. Precipitous.
    2. Plunging downwards head foremost.
    3. Rushing forward without restraint.
    4. Reckless, impetuous.
  • adverb
    1. With the head first or down.
    2. With an unrestrained forward motion.
    3. Rashly; precipitately; without deliberation, in haste, hastily.

Example Sentences

  • He rushed headlong into the argument without thinking.
  • The car went headlong off the cliff, but fortunately, no one was inside.
  • She threw herself headlong into her new project.
  • Investors plunged headlong into the risky venture.
  • The knight charged headlong into battle with courage.

On this page you'll find 153 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to headlong, such as: PDQ, abrupt, abruptly, anon, apace, at once, automatically.

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