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headfirst

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For every clueless MBA "idea guy" leaping headfirst into the tech world and flailing around like an idiot, there are plenty of newly minted MBAs entering the field and doing just fine for the companies that hire them.

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Quick take

with the head foremost; "a headfirst plunge down the stairs"; "a headlong dive into the pool"

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of headfirst gathered in one view.

adjective

with the head foremost; "a headfirst plunge down the stairs"; "a headlong dive into the pool"

adverb

with the head foremost; "the runner slid headlong into third base"

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for headfirst.

adjective

with the head foremost; "a headfirst plunge down the stairs"; "a headlong dive into the pool"

See also: headlong

adverb

with the head foremost; "the runner slid headlong into third base"

See also: headlong

Example sentences

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For every clueless MBA "idea guy" leaping headfirst into the tech world and flailing around like an idiot, there are plenty of newly minted MBAs entering the field and doing just fine for the companies that hire them.

Frequently asked questions

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How do you use headfirst in a sentence?

For every clueless MBA "idea guy" leaping headfirst into the tech world and flailing around like an idiot, there are plenty of newly minted MBAs entering the field and doing just fine for the companies that hire them.

What does headfirst mean?

with the head foremost; "a headfirst plunge down the stairs"; "a headlong dive into the pool"

What part of speech is headfirst?

headfirst is commonly used as adjective, adverb.