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adj \ˈfərst\Definition of FIRST
: preceding all others in time, order, or importance: as a : earliest b : being the lowest forward gear or speed of a motor vehicle c : having the highest or most prominent part among a group of similar voices or instruments <first tenor> <first violins>
Examples of FIRST
- We sat in the first row.
- She succeeded on her first attempt.
- I still remember the first time I saw her.
Origin of FIRST
Middle English, from Old English fyrst; akin to Old High German furist first, Old English faran to go — more at fare
First Known Use: before 12th century
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