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单词 headfirst
释义

headfirst

adverb

head·​first ˈhed-ˈfərst How to pronounce headfirst (audio)
1
: with the head foremost
dove headfirst into the waves
2
: headlong sense 2
headfirst adjective

Example Sentences

She dove into the water headfirst. She rushed into the relationship headfirst.
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Word History

First Known Use

1790, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

headfirst

adverb

head·​first ˈhed-ˈfərst How to pronounce headfirst (audio)
: with the head in front
He fell headfirst down the stairs.

headfirst

adverb

as in recklessly

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • recklessly
  • impetuously
  • impulsively
  • hurriedly
  • precipitously
  • precipitately
  • rashly
  • haphazardly
  • headlong
  • hotfoot
  • automatically
  • headily
  • cursorily
  • hotheadedly
  • glancingly
  • abruptly
  • impromptu
  • thoughtlessly
  • impatiently
  • hastily
  • pell-mell
  • offhandedly
  • spontaneously
  • suddenly
  • offhand

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • deliberately
  • tentatively
  • hesitantly
  • slowly
  • circumspectly
  • designedly
  • haltingly
  • hesitatingly
  • leisurely
  • studiedly
  • falteringly
  • calculatingly
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