First (Adverb)
Meaning 1
Before another in time, space, or importance; "I was here first"; "let's do this job first".
Examples
- I was here first and I get to choose the movie.
- She was the first person I met when I arrived in the city.
- Let's eat dinner first and then go to the party.
- He finished his project first and was able to relax.
- I'll answer your questions first and then I'll help with the tasks.
Meaning 3
The initial time; "when Felix first saw a garter snake".
Examples
- When Emma first rode a bike she was only 5 years old.
- The doctor examined her when she first arrived at the hospital.
- He didn't know what to do when he first started flying an airplane.
- She remembered when she first tried to ride a unicycle at the circus.
- When Jack first received news about his scholarship he shouted for joy.
Meaning 4
Prominently forward; "he put his best foot foremost".
Examples
- She always put her happiest memories first when sharing stories about her childhood.
- When arranging the photos on her wall, she made sure her favorite one was first in line.
- At every meeting, he spoke first to set the tone for the rest of the discussion.
- In every composition, she placed the most important element first to draw the viewer's eye.
- During every family dinner, his grandmother was served first as a sign of respect.