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headlong

The correct spelling is headlong.

How to pronounce headlong

/ˈhɛdlɑŋ/
verb

IPA: /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. 1.To precipitate.

adjective

  1. 1.Precipitous.
  2. 2.Plunging downwards head foremost.
  3. 3.Rushing forward without restraint.
  4. 4.Reckless, impetuous.

adverb

  1. 1.With the head first or down.
  2. 2.With an unrestrained forward motion.
  3. 3.Rashly; precipitately; without deliberation, in haste, hastily

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