first
Translation
first
Examples
It was my first time in London.
It was my first time in London.
I'll do my homework first.
I'll do my homework first.
He won first prize.
He won first prize.
She was the first to arrive.
She was the first to arrive.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) first ((noun)) This is my first car.
((adv.)) first Let's eat first.
the first ((to-inf)) the first to do (sth.) He was the first to finish.
Similar Words
Synonyms: initial, earliest, leading; Antonyms: last, final
Etymology
From Old English 'fyrst' meaning 'foremost, most prominent', related to 'fore'.
Memory Tips
Think of the number '1' and being at the front of a line.