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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But the first thing is now we have to play Ukraine.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The first thing she noticed was busier streets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

What’s the first thing you do to figure him out?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

According to one choreographer to the stars, the best move is "often the first thing that comes out".

From BBC • May 29, 2026

When Boaz came to, the first thing he noticed was how cold he was.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny