What does head first mean?
Head first means With the head in front; headlong..
Head first
Pronunciation varies by accent · adverb
Meaning
With the head in front; headlong..
Definitions by Sense
- With the head in front; headlong.
- Rashly; precipitately; without deliberation; hastily.
Example Sentences
Sheffield was not going to stop being Sheffield just because he had dived headfirst into the lusts of the flesh.
Over the past two years, Silicon Valley’s leaders and investors — many of whom had once forsworn involvement in weapons and war — have plunged headfirst into the military industrial complex.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for head first?
Common synonyms include headforemost, headlong, forward.
What is the opposite of head first?
Possible antonyms include feet first.
How do you use head first in a sentence?
Sheffield was not going to stop being Sheffield just because he had dived headfirst into the lusts of the flesh.
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