How to Spell first
first
first - adjective
- Preceding all others in time, order, or importance: such as
- Being the lowest forward gear or speed of a motor vehicle
- Having the highest or most prominent part among a group of similar voices or instruments
Source: Merriam-Webster Dictionary API
Usage examples
Examples: 'The word "first" is important to learn.' 'Please use "first" in your sentence.' 'Understanding "first" helps with spelling.'
Etymology
Middle English, from Old English fyrst; akin to Old High German furist first, Old English faran to go
Word family
firstly, first-class
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