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/ˈhɛdˌfɜːrst/ · head.first
adjective
- With the head in front; headlong. The child fell headfirst down the stairs.
- Rashly; precipitately; without deliberation; hastily. She approached the problem headfirst, without considering the potential consequences.
adverb
- With the head in front; headlong. He jumped headfirst into the pool.
- Rashly; precipitately; without deliberation; hastily. She acted headfirst, without thinking through the implications.
Did you know? The phrase 'headfirst' has been used in various contexts, including sports, where athletes often describe diving or falling headfirst into a situation, and in literature, where characters may act headfirst into danger or uncertainty.