adv
headfirst
Headfirst (adv) means With the head leading; headlong. Example: “He dove headfirst into the pool.”
adv
1
With the head leading; headlong.
"He dove headfirst into the pool."
2
Rashly, without careful thought.
"She jumped headfirst into the new job without checking the details."
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Etymology
A compound of "head" and "first."
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What does “headfirst” mean?
The word “headfirst” means with the head leading; headlong.
How do you use “headfirst” in a sentence?
Here is “headfirst” used in a sentence: “He dove headfirst into the pool.”
What part of speech is “headfirst”?
“Headfirst” is an adverb.
How many meanings does “headfirst” have?
“Headfirst” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: with the head leading; headlong.