headfirst

adverb

head·​first ˈhed-ˈfərst How to pronounce headfirst (audio)
1
: with the head foremost
dove headfirst into the waves
2
headfirst adjective

Examples of headfirst in a Sentence

She dove into the water headfirst. She rushed into the relationship headfirst.
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Since joining the cast in Season 2, Dr. Heavenly has consistently delivered iconic one-liners, loyalty to her friends, and a willingness to dive headfirst into drama. Shelby Stewart, Essence, 27 Nov. 2024 When transiting this Mutable sign, the messenger planet is ready to come up for air (especially after penetrating through the surface in Scorpio) and jump headfirst into a world of new ideas and boundless possibilities. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024 Ultimately, the best thing that a founder can do is to accept this reality, and run headfirst into the fray. Allbusiness, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024 Modern acts dove headfirst into genre-defying styles that capture fresh new energy. Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for headfirst 

Word History

First Known Use

1790, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of headfirst was in 1790

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“Headfirst.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headfirst. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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headfirst

adverb
head·​first ˈhed-ˈfərst How to pronounce headfirst (audio)
: with the head foremost
headfirst adjective

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