headlong

  1. Adverb.  With the head first or down.
  2. Adverb.  With an unrestrained forward motion.
  3. Adjective.  Precipitous.
  4. Adjective.  Plunging downwards head foremost.
  5. Adjective.  Rushing forward without restraint.
  6. Adjective.  (figuratively) Reckless, impetuous.
  7. Verb.  (transitive) To precipitate.

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