Other Words for First

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First as a Adjective has these synonyms:

before, in front, earliest, beforehand, ahead, sooner, foremost
Example: Bannister came in first.

fundamental, elementary, basic, primary, cardinal, key, essential
Example: It is necessary to return to first principles.

in the first place, firstly, before all or anything else, initially, at the outset or beginning, to begin or start with, from the start, first off
Example: First, I want to thank you all for coming to my party.

First as a Adverb has these synonyms:

beginning, start, inception, commencement, outset, word go
Example: I knew you'd win from the first.

earliest, original, senior, oldest, initial, beginning, maiden, opening
Example: The first clock in England was made about 1288. The first assault resulted in great loss of life.

first place, blue ribbon, gold (medal), triumph, victory, win
Example: Britain achieved three firsts in yesterday's athletics meeting.

foremost, leading, chief, head, premier, prime, primary, principal, pre-eminent
Example: The Kennedys were regarded as among 'the first people of Boston'. I heard that your son is now first violinist in the Philharmonic.

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