Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
firstly
Adverb
/ˈfɜːrstli/
Definition
Used to indicate the first item in a list or sequence.
Examples
- Firstly, we need to gather all the necessary materials.
- Firstly, let’s consider the budget before making any decisions.
- In the meeting, she presented her ideas firstly to outline her thoughts.
Meaning
The term ‘firstly’ is often utilized to introduce the first point or reason in a discussion or argument.
Synonyms
- Initially
- Primarily
- To begin with
