first

adverb, number, pronoun, noun

UK /fɜː(r)st/

First can be used in the following ways:

as a number: This is the first car I’ve ever owned.

as a pronoun: It’s often tougher for a team in their second year than their first.

as an adverb: Speak to me first, before you do anything.

as a sentence adverb (making a comment on the whole sentence or clause): First, I want to explain the purpose of this meeting.

as a noun: He got a first from Oxford.That visit was a first for me.

1
before any others or before everything else
1. 1a
  coming, happening, or starting before all the others
  He has two daughters from his first marriage and a son from his second.
  Julia got there first, but Susan arrived just a few minutes later.
  I was first in the queue so I think I should be served first.
  the first:
  The lecture is the first in a series that will be presented at the university.
  Synonyms and related words
  Before a time or event
  before
  first
  early
2. 1b
  if you do something first, you do it before you do anything else
  First, let’s go around the room and introduce ourselves.
  Can’t I just finish reading this article first?
  Synonyms and related words
  Before a time or event
  before
  first
  early
3. 1c
  used for introducing the thing that comes before the others in a series or list
  There is a strict procedure you must follow: first make sure the safety catch is on.
4. 1d
  used for referring to a thing or place that you reach before any other when you are going somewhere
  Take the first turning on the right.
  It’s the first house that you come to.
2
never done before
1. 2a
  used for referring to something that has never happened before, or has not happened since a particular time
  This will be Kenny’s first trip overseas.
  I first met him in 1980.
  the first:
  The strike is the first in the industry since 1987.
  the first time:
  I remember the first time I went to church.
2. 2b
  
  the first
  used for referring to someone who does something that no one has ever done before, or that no one has done since a particular time
  Who was the first man on the moon?
  ‘Has anyone else visited you?’ ‘No, you’re the first.’
  the first to do something:
  Hillary and Norgay were the first to climb Everest.
  Synonyms and related words
  Inventors, innovators and creators
  engineer
  the first
  creative
3. 2c
  
  a first
  something that has never happened before and is therefore important or exciting
  He cooked me a meal, which was a first for him.
  Synonyms and related words
  Surprises and shocking events
  surprise
  shock
  blow
3
at the beginning of a period of time, a situation, an activity etc
They borrowed $65 million to cover the first six months of 1993.
When I first started running, I could do a mile in nine minutes.
The first few days of our holiday were wonderful.
Synonyms and related words
From or at the beginning
original
initial
early
4
more important than anyone or anything else
1. 4a
  used for referring to the main or most important thing
  His first love was music.
  Our first consideration must be the safety of the passengers.
  Synonyms and related words
  Words used for saying that something is important
  essentially
  importantly
  basically
2. 4b
  used for giving an important fact or reason that will be followed by other less important facts
  There are four reasons. First, the company has to make money.
  Synonyms and related words
  Words used for saying that something is important
  essentially
  importantly
  basically
5
better than anyone or anything else in a game, competition etc
Karen has always been first in her class.
come first:
Phil Gray came first in the under-12 competition.
first prize/place:
Crowe’s book of poems won first prize in last year’s competition.
Synonyms and related words
Best
best
ideal
first class
6
educationin the UK and Australia, the highest mark for an undergraduate degree from a university
get a first in something:
He got a first in maths from Imperial College.
Synonyms and related words
Degrees and other academic qualifications
2.1
2.2
A.A.
7
used for referring to the lowest gear of a car, bicycle etc
Move down to first gear.
Now put the car in first.
Synonyms and related words
Relating to cars and other road vehicles
the AA
auto
automobile

phrases

at first

at first sight/glance

come first

first and foremost

someone’s first choice

first come, first served

first of all

first off

the first someone hears/knows of something

first thing (in the morning)

first things first

from the (very) first

in the first instance

in the first place

make the first move

not know the first thing/not have the first idea about something

put someone/something first

单词	first
释义	first adverb, number, pronoun, noun UK /fɜː(r)st/ Other entries for this word at first phrase first off phrase first aid noun come first phrase first aider noun first base noun first class noun first class adjective first class adverb first-ever adjective first gear noun first half noun first-hand adjective first-hand adverb first light noun first mate noun first name noun first night noun first-rate adjective first-time adjective more dictionary definitions DEFINITIONS7 First can be used in the following ways: as a number: This is the first car I’ve ever owned. as a pronoun: It’s often tougher for a team in their second year than their first. as an adverb: Speak to me first, before you do anything. as a sentence adverb (making a comment on the whole sentence or clause): First, I want to explain the purpose of this meeting. as a noun: He got a first from Oxford.That visit was a first for me. 1 before any others or before everything else 1a coming, happening, or starting before all the others He has two daughters from his first marriage and a son from his second. Julia got there first, but Susan arrived just a few minutes later. I was first in the queue so I think I should be served first. the first: The lecture is the first in a series that will be presented at the university. Synonyms and related words Before a time or event before first early 1b if you do something first, you do it before you do anything else First, let’s go around the room and introduce ourselves. Can’t I just finish reading this article first? Synonyms and related words Before a time or event before first early 1c used for introducing the thing that comes before the others in a series or list There is a strict procedure you must follow: first make sure the safety catch is on. 1d used for referring to a thing or place that you reach before any other when you are going somewhere Take the first turning on the right. It’s the first house that you come to. 2 never done before 2a used for referring to something that has never happened before, or has not happened since a particular time This will be Kenny’s first trip overseas. I first met him in 1980. the first: The strike is the first in the industry since 1987. the first time: I remember the first time I went to church. 2b the first used for referring to someone who does something that no one has ever done before, or that no one has done since a particular time Who was the first man on the moon? ‘Has anyone else visited you?’ ‘No, you’re the first.’ the first to do something: Hillary and Norgay were the first to climb Everest. Synonyms and related words Inventors, innovators and creators engineer the first creative 2c a first something that has never happened before and is therefore important or exciting He cooked me a meal, which was a first for him. Synonyms and related words Surprises and shocking events surprise shock blow 3 at the beginning of a period of time, a situation, an activity etc They borrowed $65 million to cover the first six months of 1993. When I first started running, I could do a mile in nine minutes. The first few days of our holiday were wonderful. Synonyms and related words From or at the beginning original initial early 4 more important than anyone or anything else 4a used for referring to the main or most important thing His first love was music. Our first consideration must be the safety of the passengers. Synonyms and related words Words used for saying that something is important essentially importantly basically 4b used for giving an important fact or reason that will be followed by other less important facts There are four reasons. First, the company has to make money. Synonyms and related words Words used for saying that something is important essentially importantly basically 5 better than anyone or anything else in a game, competition etc Karen has always been first in her class. come first: Phil Gray came first in the under-12 competition. first prize/place: Crowe’s book of poems won first prize in last year’s competition. Synonyms and related words Best best ideal first class 6 educationin the UK and Australia, the highest mark for an undergraduate degree from a university get a first in something: He got a first in maths from Imperial College. Synonyms and related words Degrees and other academic qualifications 2.1 2.2 A.A. 7 used for referring to the lowest gear of a car, bicycle etc Move down to first gear. Now put the car in first. Synonyms and related words Relating to cars and other road vehicles the AA auto automobile phrases at first at first sight/glance come first first and foremost someone’s first choice first come, first served first of all first off the first someone hears/knows of something first thing (in the morning) first things first from the (very) first in the first instance in the first place make the first move not know the first thing/not have the first idea about something put someone/something first first adverb, number, pronoun, noun US /fɜrst/ Other entries for this word at first phrase first off phrase first aid noun come first phrase first base noun first class noun first class adjective first class adverb first-ever adjective first gear noun first half noun first-hand adjective first-hand adverb first light noun first mate noun first name noun first night noun first-rate adjective first-time adjective feet first phrase more dictionary definitions DEFINITIONS7 First can be used in the following ways: as a number: This is the first car I’ve ever owned. as a pronoun: It’s often tougher for a team in their second year than their first. as an adverb: Speak to me first, before you do anything. as a sentence adverb (making a comment on the whole sentence or clause): First, I want to explain the purpose of this meeting. as a noun: That visit was a first for me. 1 before any others or before everything else 1a coming, happening, or starting before all the others He has two daughters from his first marriage and a son from his second. Julia got there first, but Susan arrived just a few minutes later. I was first in line so I think I should be served first. the first: The lecture is the first in a series that will be presented at the university. Synonyms and related words Before a time or event before first early 1b if you do something first, you do it before you do anything else First, let’s go around the room and introduce ourselves. Can’t I just finish reading this article first? Synonyms and related words Before a time or event before first early 1c used for introducing the thing that comes before the others in a series or list There is a strict procedure you must follow: first make sure the safety catch is on. 1d used for referring to a thing or place that you reach before any other when you are going somewhere Take the first road on the right. It’s the first house that you come to. 2 never done before 2a used for referring to something that has never happened before, or has not happened since a particular time This will be Kenny’s first trip overseas. I first met him in 1980. the first: The strike is the first in the industry since 1987. the first time: I remember the first time I went to church. 2b the first used for referring to someone who does something that no one has ever done before, or that no one has done since a particular time Who was the first man on the moon? “Has anyone else visited you?” “No, you’re the first.” the first to do something: Hillary and Norgay were the first to climb Everest. Synonyms and related words Inventors, innovators and creators creative commons engineer pioneer 2c a first something that has never happened before and is therefore important or exciting He cooked me a meal, which was a first for him. Synonyms and related words Surprises and shocking events surprise shock blow 3 at the beginning of a period of time, a situation, an activity, etc. They borrowed $65 million to cover the first six months of 1993. When I first started running, I could do a mile in nine minutes. The first few days of our vacation were wonderful. Synonyms and related words From or at the beginning original initial early 4 more important than anyone or anything else 4a used for giving an important fact or reason that will be followed by other less important facts There are four reasons. First, the company has to make money. Synonyms and related words Words used for saying that something is important essentially importantly basically 4b used for referring to the main or most important thing His first love was music. Our first consideration must be the safety of the passengers. Synonyms and related words Words used for saying that something is important essentially importantly basically 5 better than anyone or anything else in a game, competition, etc. Karen has always been first in her class. come first: Phil Gray came first in the under-12 competition. first prize/place: Crowe’s book of poems won first prize in last year’s competition. Synonyms and related words Best best ideal first class 6 educationin the U.K. and Australia, the highest grade for an undergraduate degree from a university get a first in something: He got a first in maths from Imperial College. Synonyms and related words Degrees and other academic qualifications 2.1 2.2 A.A. 7 used for referring to the lowest gear of a car, bicycle, etc. Shift down to first gear. Now put the car in first. Synonyms and related words Relating to cars and other road vehicles the AAA auto automobile phrases at first at first sight/glance come first first and foremost someone’s first choice first come, first served first of all first off the first someone hears/knows of something first thing (in the morning) first things first from the (very) first in the first instance in the first place make the first move not know the first thing/not have the first idea about something put someone/something first
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