Definition of headfirst
1 : with the head foremost dove headfirst into the waves
2 : headlong 2
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Examples of headfirst in a Sentence
She dove into the water headfirst.
She rushed into the relationship headfirst.
First Known Use of headfirst
1790
HEADFIRST Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of headfirst for English Language Learners
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: with the head leading
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: without taking time to think about your actions
HEADFIRST Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of headfirst for Students
: with the head in front He fell headfirst down the stairs.
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