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Pronunciation: [/fɚst/]

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first: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use first in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “ranking or sequence”

(adjective) refers to being number one in order or importance. Like when you win a race and come in before everyone else, you are first.

Example

She finished the race first, winning the gold medal.

Example

He was not the first person to arrive at the party.

Example

Who came first in the spelling bee competition?

Context: “time”

(adverb) refers to happening before anything or anyone else. When you wake up before your siblings, you wake up first.

Example

She woke up first and made breakfast for everyone.

Example

He did not arrive at the meeting first; he was late.

Example

Who arrived first at the school play?

How to pronounce first

Pronunciation: [/fɚst/]

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