Cool MateMeaning of First
In simple words: The one that comes before all others in time or order.
First in a sentence
- She was the first person to arrive at the party.
- He finished the race in first place.
- This is my first attempt at baking a cake.
- I want to be the first to congratulate you.
- The first chapter of the book is very exciting.
How to use First
Use 'first' when talking about the beginning of a sequence or the earliest occurrence. It's neutral and widely applicable in discussions, writing, and instructions. Avoid using it in overly formal contexts where 'primary' might be more suitable.
Grammar pattern
first + noun
Memory hint
First sounds like 'firth', imagine being first to cross a river.
Related words
Collocations with First
- first step
- first impression
- first place
- first time
Common mistakes with First
- Confused with 'foremost' in terms of importance.
- Using 'first' in place of 'one' for counting.
- Saying 'the firstest' instead of 'the first'.
First appears in
First in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
الأول
الأول الذي يأتي قبل جميع الآخرين في الوقت أو الترتيب.
- Bengaliবাংলা
প্রথম
যে সবার আগে আসে।
- GermanDeutsch
Erste(r/s)
Derjenige, der zeitlich oder in der Reihenfolge vor allen anderen kommt.
- SpanishEspañol
Primero
El que viene antes que todos los demás en tiempo u orden.
- Persianفارسی
اولین، نخستین
اولین چیزی که قبل از بقیه میاد.
- FrenchFrançais
Premier
Celui qui arrive avant tous les autres dans le temps ou dans l'ordre.
- Hindiहिन्दी
पहला
जो समय या क्रम में सबसे पहले आता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Primo
Quello che viene prima di tutti gli altri nel tempo o nell'ordine.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Primeiro
Aquele que vem antes de todos os outros em tempo ou ordem.
- RussianРусский
Первый
Тот, кто идет раньше всех по времени или порядку.
- Urduاردو
پہلا
وہ جو وقت یا ترتیب میں سب سے پہلے آئے۔
- Chinese中文
第一
在时间或顺序上排在所有其他事物之前的那个。
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Frequently asked questions about First
What does First mean?
The one that comes before all others in time or order.
What is the definition of First?
happening or coming before all other similar things or people; 1st
How do you use First in a sentence?
She was the first person to arrive at the party.
Can you give another example of First?
He finished the race in first place.
What are synonyms for First?
Common alternatives include initial, primary, original, earliest.
What is the opposite of First?
Opposite meanings include last, final.
What words go with First?
It commonly pairs with first step, first impression, first place, first time.
What are common mistakes when using First?
Confused with 'foremost' in terms of importance. Using 'first' in place of 'one' for counting. Saying 'the firstest' instead of 'the first'.
How do you pronounce First?
US: /["/fɜːrst/"]/, UK: /["/fɜːst/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use First?
Use 'first' when talking about the beginning of a sequence or the earliest occurrence. It's neutral and widely applicable in discussions, writing, and instructions. Avoid using it in overly formal contexts where 'primary' might be more suitable.
What CEFR level is First?
"First" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.