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单词 first-line
释义

first-line

adjective

ˈfərst-ˈlīn How to pronounce first-line (audio)
: being the preferred, standard, or first choice
first-line treatment of tuberculosis
compare second-line

Synonyms

  • cherry-picked
  • choice
  • chosen
  • elect
  • favored
  • favorite
  • handpicked
  • picked
  • preferred
  • select
  • selected
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Word History

First Known Use

1919, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

first-line

adjective

ˈfərst-ˈlīn How to pronounce first-line (audio)
: being the preferred, standard, or first choice
first-line treatment of advanced breast cancer
compare second-line

first-line

adjective

as in selected
singled out from a number or group as more to one's liking surgery is usually not considered a first-line treatment for this type of cancer

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • selected
  • select
  • preferred
  • favorite
  • favored
  • choice
  • chosen
  • elect
  • of choice
  • picked
  • handpicked
  • fashionable
  • cherry-picked
  • exclusive
  • picked over
  • screened
  • weeded (out)
  • culled
  • winnowed (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • common
  • average
  • ordinary
  • run-of-the-mill
  • commonplace
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