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Meaning of First
The primary meaning of the word "first" is being before all others in time, order, or sequence.
Definitions
- Used to indicate the person or thing that is number one in a series
- * Used to indicate the person or thing that is most important or has the highest status
- * Used to indicate the beginning or start of something
Etymology of First
The word "first" comes from Old English "fyrst", which is a superlative form of "fore", meaning "before" or "prior to"
It has been used in the English language since the 9th century to indicate priority or precedence in time, order, or sequence
Example Uses
- This is the first time I've visited this city
- * She was the first person to arrive at the party
- * The first day of school is always the most exciting
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
last
final
ultimate
concluding
ending
closing
latter
subsequent
following
secondary
inferior
subordinate
lower
minor
least
latest
terminal
posterior
hindmost
rear
backward