firstly

first-ly · adverb

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Definitions

adverb

  1. 1.

    Used to introduce the first point in a list or sequence of arguments.

  2. 2.

    Before anything else; in the first place.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    firstly and foremost — most importantly (though "first and foremost" is more common)

Related words

Antonyms: finally, lastly
See also: finally, first, secondly
Synonyms: first, first of all, to begin with

Etymology

From first + -ly (adverb-forming suffix). First comes from Old English fyrst, superlative of fore ("before").