ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Headfirst

Pronunciation varies by accent · adverb

Meaning

With the head in front; headlong..

Definitions by Sense

  1. With the head in front; headlong.
  2. 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.

Synonyms for headfirst

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When Should You Use Headfirst?

Use headfirst when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does headfirst mean?

Headfirst means With the head in front; headlong..

What is a synonym for headfirst?

Common synonyms include headforemost, headlong, forward.

What is the opposite of headfirst?

Possible antonyms include feet first.

How do you use headfirst 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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