Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
in-the-first-instance
phrase
/ɪn ðə fɜrst ˈɪnstəns/
Definition
In the first instance means at the beginning or first stage of a process or event.
Examples
- In the first instance, we should evaluate the data before jumping to conclusions.
- The proposal was rejected in the first instance but was later reconsidered.
Meaning
It refers to the initial situation or case before considering further actions or occurrences.
Synonyms
- Initially
- At first
- Primarily
