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Breakneck

Breakneck can be used as an adjective or an adverb, and it refers to something that is extremely rapid, dangerous, or reckless.

Adjective:

Sense 1: Characterized by a very fast speed or pace.

Example sentence: The athlete sprinted down the track at breakneck speed, leaving his competitors far behind.

Sense 2: Extremely risky or perilous.

Example sentence: The mountain climbers ventured on a breakneck expedition, facing treacherous terrain and unpredictable weather.

Adverb:

Sense: At a dangerously high speed.

Example sentence: The car swerved through traffic breakneck, narrowly avoiding collisions with other vehicles.