English

first

fɜːst, fɝst, fɪrst, fʌrst
Meaning: earliest; preceding all others
Part of Speech: Adjective Alternative Readings: fɝst, fɪrst, fʌrst

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Example sentences

This is my first time visiting London.
This is my first time visiting London.
The first thing I want to do is take a shower.
The first thing I want to do is take a shower.
This is a still from the director's first movie.
This is a still from the director's first movie.
During our trip, tonight is the first quiet evening.
During our trip, tonight is the first quiet evening.
I'm going to meet his parents for the first time.
I'm going to meet his parents for the first time.

Usage Notes

Used for the ordinal number one in a sequence or to indicate the earliest occurrence of something.

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