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first

[furst] / fɜrst /
ADJECTIVE
earliest in order
Synonyms
STRONGEST
early
STRONG
aboriginal antecedent anterior basic beginning cardinal front fundamental head inaugural initial key leading opening original pioneer premier primary prime primitive
WEAK
elementary first off headmost in the beginning inceptive incipient introductory lead off number one numero uno primeval primogenial primordial pristine right up front rudimentary
Antonyms
STRONGEST
last
STRONG
ending extra final following second
ADJECTIVE
highest in importance
Synonyms
STRONG
arch champion chief dominant foremost head leading main premier primary prime primo principal ranking ruling sovereign
WEAK
A number one advanced eminent first-class first-string greatest head of the line number one outstanding paramount predominant preeminent supreme top of the list top-flight
Antonyms
STRONG
auxiliary inessential inferior least minor secondary subordinate trivial unimportant unnecessary
ADVERB
at the beginning
Synonyms
STRONGEST
initially originally
WEAK
ahead at the outset before all else beforehand in the first place to begin with to start with
Antonyms
WEAK
finally last

Example Sentences

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But in August, as the company struggled with a heavy debt load, it cut the dividend for the first time in decades.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

One of her first in-house roles was at Walt Disney U.K., where she protected the entertainment giant’s intellectual property as vice president of legal and government affairs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

The first “Avatar” film was released in 2009 and grossed more than $2.9 billion.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Analysts on both sides describe the conflict as South Asia's first truly networked, drone-heavy, high-tech clash.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Chuck—the first thing he thought of on the spot.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith