Forward and Headlong

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Forward

Forward adjective - At or near or directed toward the front.

Usage example: forward motion

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Headlong and forward are semantically related in direction topic. In some cases you can use "Headlong" instead the word "Forward" as an adjective or an adverb.

Nearby Words: forwards, forwarded, forwardness, forwarding, forwarder

Headlong

Headlong adverb - With the head foremost.

Usage example: a headlong dive into the pool

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Forward and headlong are semantically related in direction topic. Sometimes you can use "Forward" instead the word "Headlong" as an adjective or an adverb.

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The Vorkosigan Saga fanfic Forward Momentum runs headlong into this in "The Two Ivans", though without actual rape.

Source: Double Standard: Rape, Female on Male

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Headlong and Forward. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 10, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/forward/headlong

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