First
Noun, Adjective, Adverb
UK
/fɜːst/
US
/fɝːst/
Definition
(adj) : Coming before all others.
(n) : The earliest position or place.
(adv) : Before anything else.
(n) : The earliest position or place.
(adv) : Before anything else.
Example
"(adj) : The first time I went on a long journey, I was amazed by the beauty of the place."
"(n) : She finished her project and got the first in the class for her excellent work."
"(adv) : First, turn on the computer before typing your password."
Explanation
First means coming before all others in time or order. For example, “Monday is the first day of the week.” It can also mean doing something before anyone else, like “She was the first person to arrive.” As a noun, it refers to the earliest position or place, like “He came first in the race.” “First” is also used as an adverb, meaning before anything else, like “First, wash your hands”. It shows the idea of being number one or the earliest in order, time, or importance.