Firstly (Adverb)
Meaning
Before anything else; "first we must consider the garter snake".
Examples
- Firstly, we need to ensure the garden is free of any debris before planting the new flowers.
- They started with lunch at the new cafe, firstly trying the soup of the day.
- Firstly, we must define our goals before we can start working towards them.
- To reduce energy bills, the homeowner did a home insulation audit, firstly focusing on the attic.
- Before making any purchases, the budget-conscious traveler firstly evaluated her options and compared prices.