firstly

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv
  1. In the first place; before anything else; first.

Pronunciation

/ˈfɜɹstli/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-firstly.wav

Word forms

firstly 1stly

Etymology

Coined before 1475, from Middle English fyrst-lyk, equivalent to first + -ly.

Antonyms

Related words

at first in the first place :Category:English sequence adverbs
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