Word FIRST: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

first

🇺🇸 [fɜːrst]

Meanings

First refers to something that comes before all others in order, rank, or time. It can describe the initial step in a sequence, the best or most important person or thing, or the beginning of an event.

Examples

• He was the first person to arrive at the party.
• This is the first time I’ve been to Paris.
• She was the first in her class to finish the exam.

Synonyms

initial • primary • leading

Antonyms

last • final • subsequent