Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

first

Adjective
/fərst/
Definition
The initial one in a sequence or order.
Examples
  • She was the first person to arrive at the party.
  • This is my first attempt at baking a cake.
  • He finished the race in first place.
Meaning
The word ‘first’ indicates something that comes before all others in time, position, or importance.
Synonyms
  • initial
  • primary
  • leading
  • foremost
  • earliest