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Definitions

first off

ADVERB
before anything else
Synonyms
WEAK
first of all first thing firstly foremost immediately in the first place primo up front

Example Sentences

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Play “ready golf”: Stop worrying about who has the honor to hit first off the tee.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The UK was first off the blocks, perhaps inevitably.

From BBC • Jul. 31, 2025

Neeson told the magazine, “with Pamela, first off, I’m madly in love with her,” before detailing her work ethic and sense of humor.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2025

Well, I would like to say first off, that science is and should be for absolutely everyone, regardless of your political affiliation.

From Salon • Oct. 8, 2024

I don’t want to miss the cons, because I’m curious, first off.

From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko