Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
at-first
adverb
/ət fɜrst/
Definition
Initially; in the beginning.
Examples
- At first, I didn’t understand the concept, but it became clearer with time.
- She seemed shy at first, but then she opened up during the conversation.
- At first, they struggled with the project, but they eventually succeeded.
Meaning
Used to describe something that occurs or was true at the start before any changes happened, suggesting a contrast with a later situation.
Synonyms
- initially
- originally
- primarily
