Difference between Headlong and Rashly

What is the difference between Headlong and Rashly?

Headlong as an adverb is with the head first or down. while Rashly as an adverb is in a rash manner; with precipitation; hastily; presumptuously; at a venture.

Headlong

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: With the head first or down. With an unrestrained forward motion.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Precipitous. Plunging downwards head foremost. Rushing forward without restraint. Reckless, impetuous.

Rashly

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: In a rash manner; with precipitation; hastily; presumptuously; at a venture.

We hope you now know whether to use Headlong or Rashly in your sentence.

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