First Synonyms

Earliest

Earliest, opening, original, basic, primary, elemental, basal, key, central, vital, initial, introductory, fundamental, rudimentary, beginning, underlying, foundation, cardinal, chief, and essential.

Firstly

Before anything else, firstly, without further ado, first and foremost, in the first place, and now.

Novelty

Novelty, first experience, unusual event, new experience, first occurrence, and a turn-up for the books.

Foremost

Foremost, highest, paramount, topmost, uppermost, chief, main, pre-eminent, outstanding, premier, prevailing, of greatest importance, vital, essential, central, focal, dominant, head, best, winner's, champion, principal, greatest, top, utmost, prime, leading, major, overriding, supreme, predominant, most important, of prime importance, key, crucial, core, pivotal, ruling, number-one, superlative, and winning.

Example Sentences of First

She was the first to arrive.

This is my first time here.

He finished the race first today.

The first chapter was quite interesting.

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