adjective
adverb
Etymology
Origin of headfirst
Example Sentences
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As he reached the frozen shore, he lunged forward headfirst, his belly making slippery contact with the flat, smooth ice.
From Literature
He has, however, run headfirst into significant obstacles, both from the public and key institutions that have curtailed his ambitions.
From BBC
Weston said that anyone who fancies "throwing themselves headfirst down a mountain" should take the opportunity.
From BBC
“No, thank you,” I said, without even looking at her, because I would not dress myself up just so I could be dropped, headfirst, into the Sacrificial Pit of Never-Ending Agony.
From Literature
Chase dove headfirst over the bank and rolled, stopping just before he hit the water.
From Literature
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