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Definition of first (Entry 2 of 3)
1a
: before another in time, space, or importance
b
: in the first place —often used with of all
c
: for the first time
2
first
nounDefinition of first (Entry 3 of 3)
1
: one that is number one in a series
— see TABLE OF NUMBERS2
: something that is first: such as
a
: the first occurrence or item of a kind
b
: the first forward gear or speed of a motor vehicle
c
: the highest or chief voice or instrument of a group
d
: an article of commerce of the finest grade
e
: the winning or highest place in a competition, examination, or contest
3
at first
: at the beginning : INITIALLY
Synonyms: Adjective
- earliest,
- foremost,
- headmost,
- inaugural,
- initial,
- leadoff,
- maiden,
- original,
- pioneer,
- premier,
- virgin
Synonyms: Adverb
Antonyms: Adjective
Adjective
We sat in the first row. She succeeded on her first attempt. I still remember the first time I saw her.
Adverb
I have to pay him first. These problems are not as simple as they first appear. I loved her when I first saw her. This word was first recorded in the 19th century. We'll get started soon, but first we have to make sure everyone is here.Noun
Her solo flight across the Atlantic was a remarkable first. They were responsible for several engineering firsts. I couldn't get the car out of first. take a first in EnglishRecent Examples on the Web: Adjective
The Orioles’ star first baseman is in another slump in a season that has seemed to feature more of them than usual.— Jon Meoli, baltimoresun.com, 14 Aug. 2021Naquin sprinted out of the batter’s box, first baseman Brad Miller was indecisive, and Naquin was rewarded with an infield single for his hustle.— Bobby Nightengale, The Enquirer, 14 Aug. 2021Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo, formerly a beloved Cub, seemed likely to be one of the main attractions Thursday night, but missed the game after testing positive.— Author: Chelsea Janes, Anchorage Daily News, 14 Aug. 2021The company last year signed a deal with Comcast that included a minority investment from the cable giant and a multiyear first-look streaming pact with Peacock, which operates under the company’s NBCUniversal division.— Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2021The organization also added first baseman Renato Nunez to the 40-man roster and the MLB roster.— Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 12 Aug. 2021Joc Peterson were hitless, and Boston Red Sox first baseman Kyle Schwarber suffered a setback in his rehab from a hamstring injury, further delaying his return.— Paul Sullivan, chicagotribune.com, 9 Aug. 2021Other Brewers on the COVID-19 list include All-Star closer Josh Hader, starting pitcher Eric Lauer, relievers Jake Cousins, Jandel Gustave and Hunter Strickland, and first baseman Keston Hiura.— Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al, 8 Aug. 2021Jarrod Dyson put down a bunt that first baseman Paul Goldschmidt threw wildly trying for a forceout, leaving runners at second and third before play was stopped for 2 hours, 10 minutes.— Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Aug. 2021
Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb
The claustrophobic image first published by Defense One on Monday shows the passengers crowded together with barely enough room to move in place for a journey from Kabul to Qatar — a journey that usually takes around three hours.— NBC News, 17 Aug. 2021The New York Times first reported the administration's booster shot plans.— Weijia Jiang, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2021The video, first reported by a CBS station in Atlanta, cast doubt not only on Johnson but also on Bell, criticized for releasing upsetting footage of a dementia patient who might not have had the capacity to approve of its public release.— al, 16 Aug. 2021The news was first reported by Billboard late Sunday night.— Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 Aug. 2021The video, first reported by a CBS station in Atlanta, cast doubt not only on Johnson but also on Bell, criticized for releasing upsetting footage of a dementia patient who might not have had the capacity to approve of its public release.— Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2021Sims is the lead author on a COVID-19 study by the Beaumont Research Institute that was first published in November and was included in Clinical Infectious Diseases.— Detroit Free Press, 13 Aug. 2021The news, first reported by Variety, brings Cardi B's recording and publishing under the Warner Music Group umbrella, as Cardi has been signed to Warner Music Group's Atlantic Records since 2017.— Tatiana Cirisano, Billboard, 13 Aug. 2021The online news organization Voice of San Diego first reported in May that Neil purchased 40,000 shares of a real estate investment trust that owned the Residence Inn on Hotel Circle.— John Wilkens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2021Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
In fact, earlier this year, the Air Force revealed its secret new fighter jet will have an R2-D2-style sidekick, similar to the AI that operated a U-2 spy plane in an historic first.— Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 29 Apr. 2021Outbreaks have ravaged long-term care facilities in Europe and North America, adding to the sense of urgency in protecting the elderly first.— Washington Post, 14 Jan. 2021The New York approach is consistent with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines and what other jurisdictions are doing to get vaccines to health care workers and the elderly first.— Tyler Olson, Fox News, 5 Jan. 2021The Athletic first reported that Minnesota is expected to sign Trapp after free agency starts Dec. 16.— Khobi Price, sun-sentinel.com, 9 Dec. 2020Bids came from in-person and online, where the auction was broadcast for some 200 buyers (a fair first).— Pat Stoetzer, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 8 Aug. 2020Second baseman Cavan Biggio grabbed it and tried to dive glove-first at the bag, but was edged out by runner Andrew Stevenson.— Howard Fendrich, Star Tribune, 29 July 2020The Athletic first reported that owners rejected the union proposal.— Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 3 June 2020This comes at a time of many firsts throughout the tropics.— Taylor Ward, CNN, 15 May 2020These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'first.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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