Word FIRSTLY: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

firstly

🇺🇸 [ˈfɜːrstli]

Meanings

Firstly is an adverb used to introduce the first point or item in a series of statements or arguments. It is commonly used in formal speech or writing to organize thoughts or steps.

Examples

• Firstly, we need to address the budget issues.
• Firstly, I would like to thank everyone for coming.
• Firstly, let me clarify the main objectives of the project.

Synonyms

first of all • initially • to begin with

Antonyms

finally • lastly • subsequently