first

1 of 3

adjective

ˈfərst

: preceding all others in time, order, or importance: such as

: earliest

She won first prize.

his first girlfriend

: being the lowest forward gear or speed of a motor vehicle

couldn't get the car out of first gear

: having the highest or most prominent part among a group of similar voices or instruments

first violins

first

2 of 3

adverb

: before another in time, space, or importance

: in the first place

—often used with of all

: for the first time

: in preference to something else : sooner entry 2

first

3 of 3

noun

: one that is number one in a series see Table of Numbers

: something that is first: such as

: the first occurrence or item of a kind

: the first forward gear or speed of a motor vehicle

: the highest or chief voice or instrument of a group

: an article of commerce of the finest grade

: the winning or highest place in a competition, examination, or contest

: first base

Example Sentences

Adjective We sat in the first row. She succeeded on her first attempt. I still remember the first time I saw her. Adverb I have to pay him first. These problems are not as simple as they first appear. I loved her when I first saw her. This word was first recorded in the 19th century. We'll get started soon, but first we have to make sure everyone is here. Noun Her solo flight across the Atlantic was a remarkable first. They were responsible for several engineering firsts. I couldn't get the car out of first. take a first in English See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The Razorbacks notched 447 total yards (224 rushing) with 6.3 yards per play and 23 first downs in a solid all-around effort.

Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 7 Sep. 2022 Ohio State still put up nearly 400 yards with 22 first downs against the No. 5 team in the country.

Nathan Baird, cleveland, 7 Sep. 2022 The Tide ran for 278 yards, threw for 281 yards, gained 30 first downs and averaged 7.8 yards per play.

Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY, 6 Sep. 2022 Shelby County Court records show Abston has now been charged with first degree murder in perpetration of kidnapping.

Mike Hayes, CNN, 6 Sep. 2022 The Jaguars allowed two first downs on Nicholls’ opening possession, and then not another for the entire first half.

Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al, 4 Sep. 2022 Things quickly spiraled, but the Ducks still accumulated 313 yards of offense and picked up 21 first downs.

Bill Oram, oregonlive, 4 Sep. 2022 After five possessions the Toreros had just two first downs and led 7-0 midway through the second quarter.

Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Sep. 2022 The Tigers scored 17 unanswered points and held Male to just four first downs before intermission thanks in large part to their secondary.

The Courier-Journal, 3 Sep. 2022

Adverb

The main thing endangering bats in Connecticut is white-nose syndrome, first reported in the state in 2006-7 and responsible for the deaths of millions of bats in North America.

Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 10 Sep. 2022 The Route fire, which was first reported last week near Castaic along the freeway near Lake Hughes Road, shuttered lanes of the northbound 5 Freeway as crews worked on assessing the damage.

Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022 The case was first reported by Rolling Stone and comes at a time when the U.S. military is trying to purge its ranks of extremists and white supremacists.

CBS News, 9 Sep. 2022 Saving Arizona, the PAC Thiel put a record $15 million in to help Masters win the Republican Senate nomination, reserved at least $50,000 in television ads beginning Friday, the New York Times first reported.

Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 8 Sep. 2022 Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo confirmed the arrest to the Review-Journal, which first reported the news, and the county's district attorney, Steven Wolfson, told The New York Times that Telles had been taken into custody.

David K. Li, NBC News, 8 Sep. 2022 The new indictment was first reported by The Washington Post.

Rebecca Davis O’brien, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022 Reuters first reported Tuesday that the company didn’t have the votes.

Drew Harwell, Washington Post, 6 Sep. 2022 The intelligence finding was first reported by The New York Times.

Aamer Madhani, ajc, 6 Sep. 2022

Noun

As International Women’s History Month draws to a close, a historical first might be playing out at Helioterra Wines in Southeast Portland.

Michael Alberty | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 29 Mar. 2022 Bryan Cranston slips into his characters skin-first.

Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2022 On the campaign trail, Biden vowed to put a Black woman on the high court, which would be an historic first.

Ariane De Vogue And Tierney Sneed, CNN, 26 Jan. 2022 Biden has vowed to fill the vacancy with an African American woman, which would represent a historic first.

Alexandra Meeks, CNN, 27 Jan. 2022 New Orleans Pelicans assistant coach Teresa Weatherspoon is drawing out of consideration for the head coach opening with the Phoenix Mercury, The Athletic first reported.

Jenna Ortiz, The Arizona Republic, 19 Jan. 2022 The Athletic first reported that Hammon was nearing a deal with the Aces late Thursday.

Tom Orsborn, San Antonio Express-News, 31 Dec. 2021 At least eight of these political hopefuls, highlighted below, will have the opportunity to be a historic first.

NBC News, 29 Oct. 2021 Gator middle linebacker Ventrell Miller will miss the rest of the season with a torn biceps tendon, The Athletic first reported.

Michael Casagrande | Mcasagrande@al.com, al, 16 Sep. 2021 See More

Phrases Containing first

Kids Definition

first 1 of 3

adjective

ˈfərst

: coming before all others in time, order, or importance

first prize

first base

first

2 of 3

adverb

: before any other

I reached the goal first.

: for the first time

We first met at a party.

first

3 of 3

noun

: number one in a series

: something or someone that comes before all others Her perfect score was a first for the school.

: the winning place in a competition

first 1 of 2

adjective

as in initial

coming before all others in time or order the much-studied first—and last—voyage of the Titanic

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

initial
inaugural
earliest
foremost
original
maiden
previous
early
premier
pioneer
preceding
primary
headmost
prime
leadoff
primordial
virgin
ancient
primeval
antecedent
primitive
primal

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

last
final
latter
latest
ultimate
subsequent
terminal
following
late
advanced
ensuing
succeeding
terminating
consequent
penultimate

as in main

coming before all others in importance there are a number of reasons we can't go, but the first is that we don't have the money

Synonyms & Similar Words

main
greatest
highest
foremost
primary
predominant
big
dominant
leading
key
prior
principal
chief
central
supreme
great
premier
master
cardinal
paramount
top
capital
overriding
major
primal
preeminent
grand
arch
sovereign
distinguished
number one
outstanding
important
senior
overbearing
notable
noteworthy
prestigious
illustrious
stellar
signal
numero uno
overmastering
momentous
star
No. 1
eminent
influential
sovran
superior
famous
significant
celebrated
mighty
noble
famed
high-level
unparalleled
matchless
incomparable
renowned
unequaled
unsurpassed
unequalled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

last
least
minor
slight
secondary
trivial
negligible
unimportant
insignificant
subordinate
inferior
inconsequential
collateral
trifling
inconsiderable
subsidiary

as in foremost

highest in rank or authority auditioned and got first clarinet in the band

Synonyms & Similar Words

foremost
chief
top
presiding
primary
commanding
lead
leading
supreme
senior
principal
high
head
prime
premier
main
in charge
preeminent
major
managing
supereminent
predominant
directing
ruling
reigning
predominate
dominant
upper
supervisory
controlling
officiating
overseeing
paramount
high-level
topmost
uppermost
sovereign
superior
ascendant
grand
regnant
ascendent
upmost
sovran

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

second
last
less
lower
secondary
lesser
subordinate
ancillary
subsidiary
lowly
inferior
junior
assistant
under
assisting
deputy
coadjutor

first

2 of 2

adverb

as in instead

as a substitute eat peas? I'd eat cockroaches first

Synonyms & Similar Words

instead
rather
in lieu
alternatively
alternately

as in preferably

by choice or preference we will not give in, but will fight for our freedom first

Synonyms & Similar Words

preferably
rather
soon
either
willingly
readily
fain
instead
alternatively
alternately
voluntarily
optionally
gladly
electively
obligingly
desirably
wishfully

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

reluctantly
involuntarily
unwillingly
forcibly
willy-nilly

单词	first
释义	first 1 of 3 adjective ˈfərst : preceding all others in time, order, or importance: such as a : earliest She won first prize. his first girlfriend b : being the lowest forward gear or speed of a motor vehicle couldn't get the car out of first gear c : having the highest or most prominent part among a group of similar voices or instruments first violins first 2 of 3 adverb 1 a : before another in time, space, or importance b : in the first place —often used with of all c : for the first time 2 : in preference to something else : sooner entry 2 first 3 of 3 noun 1 : one that is number one in a series see Table of Numbers 2 : something that is first: such as a : the first occurrence or item of a kind b : the first forward gear or speed of a motor vehicle c : the highest or chief voice or instrument of a group d : an article of commerce of the finest grade e : the winning or highest place in a competition, examination, or contest 3 : first base Phrases at first : at the beginning : initially Synonyms Adjective earliest foremost headmost inaugural initial leadoff maiden original pioneer premier virgin Adverb instead rather See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective We sat in the first row. She succeeded on her first attempt. I still remember the first time I saw her. Adverb I have to pay him first. These problems are not as simple as they first appear. I loved her when I first saw her. This word was first recorded in the 19th century. We'll get started soon, but first we have to make sure everyone is here. Noun Her solo flight across the Atlantic was a remarkable first. They were responsible for several engineering firsts. I couldn't get the car out of first. take a first in English See More Recent Examples on the Web Adjective The Razorbacks notched 447 total yards (224 rushing) with 6.3 yards per play and 23 first downs in a solid all-around effort. Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 7 Sep. 2022 Ohio State still put up nearly 400 yards with 22 first downs against the No. 5 team in the country. Nathan Baird, cleveland, 7 Sep. 2022 The Tide ran for 278 yards, threw for 281 yards, gained 30 first downs and averaged 7.8 yards per play. Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY, 6 Sep. 2022 Shelby County Court records show Abston has now been charged with first degree murder in perpetration of kidnapping. Mike Hayes, CNN, 6 Sep. 2022 The Jaguars allowed two first downs on Nicholls’ opening possession, and then not another for the entire first half. Creg Stephenson \| Cstephenson@al.com, al, 4 Sep. 2022 Things quickly spiraled, but the Ducks still accumulated 313 yards of offense and picked up 21 first downs. Bill Oram, oregonlive, 4 Sep. 2022 After five possessions the Toreros had just two first downs and led 7-0 midway through the second quarter. Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Sep. 2022 The Tigers scored 17 unanswered points and held Male to just four first downs before intermission thanks in large part to their secondary. The Courier-Journal, 3 Sep. 2022 Adverb The main thing endangering bats in Connecticut is white-nose syndrome, first reported in the state in 2006-7 and responsible for the deaths of millions of bats in North America. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 10 Sep. 2022 The Route fire, which was first reported last week near Castaic along the freeway near Lake Hughes Road, shuttered lanes of the northbound 5 Freeway as crews worked on assessing the damage. Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022 The case was first reported by Rolling Stone and comes at a time when the U.S. military is trying to purge its ranks of extremists and white supremacists. CBS News, 9 Sep. 2022 Saving Arizona, the PAC Thiel put a record $15 million in to help Masters win the Republican Senate nomination, reserved at least $50,000 in television ads beginning Friday, the New York Times first reported. Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 8 Sep. 2022 Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo confirmed the arrest to the Review-Journal, which first reported the news, and the county's district attorney, Steven Wolfson, told The New York Times that Telles had been taken into custody. David K. Li, NBC News, 8 Sep. 2022 The new indictment was first reported by The Washington Post. Rebecca Davis O’brien, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022 Reuters first reported Tuesday that the company didn’t have the votes. Drew Harwell, Washington Post, 6 Sep. 2022 The intelligence finding was first reported by The New York Times. Aamer Madhani, ajc, 6 Sep. 2022 Noun As International Women’s History Month draws to a close, a historical first might be playing out at Helioterra Wines in Southeast Portland. Michael Alberty \| For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 29 Mar. 2022 Bryan Cranston slips into his characters skin-first. Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2022 On the campaign trail, Biden vowed to put a Black woman on the high court, which would be an historic first. Ariane De Vogue And Tierney Sneed, CNN, 26 Jan. 2022 Biden has vowed to fill the vacancy with an African American woman, which would represent a historic first. Alexandra Meeks, CNN, 27 Jan. 2022 New Orleans Pelicans assistant coach Teresa Weatherspoon is drawing out of consideration for the head coach opening with the Phoenix Mercury, The Athletic first reported. Jenna Ortiz, The Arizona Republic, 19 Jan. 2022 The Athletic first reported that Hammon was nearing a deal with the Aces late Thursday. Tom Orsborn, San Antonio Express-News, 31 Dec. 2021 At least eight of these political hopefuls, highlighted below, will have the opportunity to be a historic first. NBC News, 29 Oct. 2021 Gator middle linebacker Ventrell Miller will miss the rest of the season with a torn biceps tendon, The Athletic first reported. Michael Casagrande \| Mcasagrande@al.com, al, 16 Sep. 2021 See More Word History Etymology Adjective, Adverb, and Noun Middle English, from Old English fyrst; akin to Old High German furist first, Old English faran to go — more at fare First Known Use Adjective before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above Adverb before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Noun 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing first airman first class at first hand at first blush come first at the first sign at first sight at the first opportunity first aid kit face-first first among equals first aid first base first cause first class first come, first serve first come, first served first cousin first day cover first-degree burn first down first family first law first lieutenant first-line first light first mortgage first name first off first-nighter first papers first reading first responder first-string first sergeant first world first world problem first-time first things first first thing in the first degree get to first base in the first instance in the first place in the (first) flush of not know the first thing about make the first move on a first-come, first-served basis on a first-name basis private first class petty officer first class safety first (the right of) first refusal first and foremost first edition first-degree first dibs on first and last first lady first mate first pick first floor first gentleman first water first estate last-in first-out first-run on first-name terms from the first first-rate sergeant first class at first glance put first things first first night first love first strike first offender first person of the first rank first year the first thing on/at first acquaintance at first See More airman first class at first hand at first blush come first at the first sign at first sight at the first opportunity first aid kit face-first first among equals first aid first base first cause first class first come, first serve first come, first served first cousin first day cover first-degree burn first down first family first law first lieutenant first-line first light first mortgage first name first off first-nighter first papers first reading first responder first-string first sergeant first world first world problem first-time first things first first thing in the first degree get to first base in the first instance in the first place in the (first) flush of not know the first thing about make the first move on a first-come, first-served basis on a first-name basis private first class petty officer first class safety first (the right of) first refusal first and foremost first edition first-degree first dibs on first and last first lady first mate first pick first floor first gentleman first water first estate last-in first-out first-run on first-name terms from the first first-rate sergeant first class at first glance put first things first first night first love first strike first offender first person of the first rank first year the first thing on/at first acquaintance at first See More Kids Definition first 1 of 3 adjective ˈfərst : coming before all others in time, order, or importance first prize first base first 2 of 3 adverb 1 : before any other I reached the goal first. 2 : for the first time We first met at a party. first 3 of 3 noun 1 : number one in a series 2 : something or someone that comes before all others Her perfect score was a first for the school. 3 : the winning place in a competition first 1 of 2 adjective 1 as in initial coming before all others in time or order the much-studied first—and last—voyage of the Titanic Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance initial inaugural earliest foremost original maiden previous early premier pioneer preceding primary headmost prime leadoff primordial virgin ancient primeval antecedent primitive primal Antonyms & Near Antonyms last final latter latest ultimate subsequent terminal following late advanced ensuing succeeding terminating consequent penultimate See More 2 as in main coming before all others in importance there are a number of reasons we can't go, but the first is that we don't have the money Synonyms & Similar Words main greatest highest foremost primary predominant big dominant leading key prior principal chief central supreme great premier master cardinal paramount top capital overriding major primal preeminent grand arch sovereign distinguished number one outstanding important senior overbearing notable noteworthy prestigious illustrious stellar signal numero uno overmastering momentous star No. 1 eminent influential sovran superior famous significant celebrated mighty noble famed high-level unparalleled matchless incomparable renowned unequaled unsurpassed unequalled Antonyms & Near Antonyms last least minor slight secondary trivial negligible unimportant insignificant subordinate inferior inconsequential collateral trifling inconsiderable subsidiary See More 3 as in foremost highest in rank or authority auditioned and got first clarinet in the band Synonyms & Similar Words foremost chief top presiding primary commanding lead leading supreme senior principal high head prime premier main in charge preeminent major managing supereminent predominant directing ruling reigning predominate dominant upper supervisory controlling officiating overseeing paramount high-level topmost uppermost sovereign superior ascendant grand regnant ascendent upmost sovran Antonyms & Near Antonyms second last less lower secondary lesser subordinate ancillary subsidiary lowly inferior junior assistant under assisting deputy coadjutor See More first 2 of 2 adverb 1 as in instead as a substitute eat peas? I'd eat cockroaches first Synonyms & Similar Words instead rather in lieu alternatively alternately 2 as in preferably by choice or preference we will not give in, but will fight for our freedom first Synonyms & Similar Words preferably rather soon either willingly readily fain instead alternatively alternately voluntarily optionally gladly electively obligingly desirably wishfully Antonyms & Near Antonyms reluctantly involuntarily unwillingly forcibly willy-nilly Phrases Containing first at first first estate first name first blush at first first estate first name first blush
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