Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
headfirst
adverb
/ˈhɛdˌfɜrst/
Definition
With the head leading or first; in a position where the head is directed forward.
Examples
- She dove headfirst into the pool on a hot summer day.
- He jumped headfirst into his new project, excited to start.
- The children fell headfirst into their games after school.
Meaning
The term ‘headfirst’ refers to an action taken with the head coming in front of the rest of the body. It is often used to describe jumping or diving in a manner where the head enters the water or ground before the rest of the body.
Synonyms
- headlong
- into
- recklessly
- precipitously
