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go first

VERB

head

Synonyms

STRONGEST

command control direct guide lead run

STRONG

address dominate govern pioneer precede rule supervise

WEAK

be first be in charge hold sway over lead the way

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon follow misguide mislead neglect obey

STRONG

serve submit surrender yield

Example Sentences

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From Slate • May 14, 2026

When others approached us he always let me go first.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Frankly, if Streeting had wanted to go first, he'd probably have made a move already.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

None started where most people’s minds go first: Am I safe?

From Slate • Aug. 14, 2025

"You two follow behind. I'll go first, then Piggy a pace behind me. Keep your spears ready."

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding