Synonyms of headlong

Antonyms of headlong

Collocations of headlong

headlong rush
Frequency: 70 %

He made a headlong rush towards the finish line.

headlong fall
Frequency: 60 %

She tripped and took a headlong fall down the stairs.

headlong flight
Frequency: 50 %

The bird took a headlong flight across the sky.

headlong dive
Frequency: 45 %

The diver took a headlong dive into the pool.

headlong descent
Frequency: 40 %

The hiker began a headlong descent down the mountain.

Idiomatic Expressions for headlong

  • Phrase: to rush headlong into something
    Meaning: to do something quickly and without considering all the possible outcomes
    Usage: She rushed headlong into the relationship without taking the time to get to know the person.