first

first

adverb

Definition of FIRST

1

as a substitute <eat peas? I'd eat cockroaches first>

Synonyms first, rather

Related Words alternately, alternatively

2

by choice or preference <we will not give in, but will fight for our freedom first>

Synonyms fain, first, preferably, readily, soon, willingly

Related Words alternately, alternatively, either, instead; electively, optionally; desirably, gladly, wishfully; obligingly, voluntarily

Near Antonyms reluctantly; forcibly, willy-nilly

Antonyms involuntarily, unwillingly