First ( adjective , adverb , noun )

(As an adjective)

First ( adjective )

1. Coming before all others in time, order, or importance.
2. Being the lowest or least advanced in a series or progression.

Origin:

From middle english first, from old english fyrst, from proto-germanic *furistaz.

Examples:

1. He was the first person to arrive at the party.
2. She was first in line at the concert.
3. This is the first time I've ever seen that movie.
4. The first thing we need to do is make a plan.
5. In the first place, it's not fair to judge someone you don't know.

(As an adverb)

First ( adverb )

1. Coming before all others in time, order, or importance.
2. Being the lowest or least advanced in a series or progression.

Origin:

From middle english first, from old english fyrst, from proto-germanic *furistaz.

Examples:

1. He was the first person to arrive at the party.
2. She was first in line at the concert.
3. This is the first time I've ever seen that movie.
4. The first thing we need to do is make a plan.
5. In the first place, it's not fair to judge someone you don't know.

(As a noun)

First ( noun )

1. Coming before all others in time, order, or importance.
2. Being the lowest or least advanced in a series or progression.

Origin:

From middle english first, from old english fyrst, from proto-germanic *furistaz.

Examples:

1. He was the first person to arrive at the party.
2. She was first in line at the concert.
3. This is the first time I've ever seen that movie.
4. The first thing we need to do is make a plan.
5. In the first place, it's not fair to judge someone you don't know.