As an adverb headfirst
is with the head in front; headlong.
As an adjective headfirst
is with the head in front; headlong.
As a noun headway is
movement ahead or forward.
headfirst English
Adverb
(-)
With the head in front; headlong
Adjective
(-)
With the head in front; headlong
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headway English
Noun
Movement ahead or forward.
(nautical) Forward motion, or its rate.
(countable, transport) The interval of time or distance between the fronts of two vehicles (e.g. buses) moving in succession in the same direction, especially along the same pre-determined route.
(uncountable, figuratively) Progress toward a goal.
(countable) The clearance beneath an object, such as an arch, ceiling or bridge; headroom.
(coal-mining) A cross-heading.
Derived terms
* make headway
See also
* seaway
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