first thing

ADVERB

first off

Synonyms

WEAK

first of all firstly foremost immediately in the first place primo up front

Example Sentences

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The photographs are the first thing Prahlod Thakur sees when he wakes up.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

What time do you get up on Mondays and what’s the first thing that you do after waking up?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Remember the first thing Arte Moreno did as Angels owner?

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

The first thing to learn about Makerfield is it isn't actually a place.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

The first thing I saw was my sister, Tansy, with a shawl thrown back over her shoulders.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck