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Headfirst Definition & Meaning

headfirst
adverb
  1. with the head foremost; "the runner slid headlong into third base"
adjective
  1. with the head foremost; "a headfirst plunge down the stairs"; "a headlong dive into the pool"

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Frequently asked questions

What does headfirst mean?
with the head foremost; "the runner slid headlong into third base" with the head foremost; "a headfirst plunge down the stairs"; "a headlong dive into the pool"
What part of speech is headfirst?
Headfirst is an adverb and an adjective.
How many definitions does headfirst have?
Headfirst has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adverb, adjective).

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