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Uncommonheadlong
The correct spelling is headlong.
How to pronounce headlong
/ˈhɛdlɑŋ/
verbIPA: /ˈhɛdlɑŋ/
Say it like: Hee-dlo-ng
The correct spelling is headlong. To precipitate. For example: "Figures out today show the economy plunging headlong into recession."
Usage Examples
“Figures out today show the economy plunging headlong into recession.”
Meanings
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
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