first love

: preceding all others in time, order, or importance: such as

: earliest

: being the lowest forward gear or speed of a motor vehicle

: before another in time, space, or importance

: in the first place

: for the first time

: one that is number one in a series — see Table of Numbers

: something that is first: such as

: the first occurrence or item of a kind

: strong affection for another arising out of kinship or personal ties

: attraction based on sexual desire : affection and tenderness felt by lovers

: affection based on admiration, benevolence, or common interests

: to hold dear : cherish

: to feel a lover's passion, devotion, or tenderness for

: caress