first thing

ADVERB

first off

Synonyms

WEAK

first of all firstly foremost immediately in the first place primo up front

Example Sentences

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The photographs are the first thing Prahlod Thakur sees when he wakes up.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

But when I walked toward the house, the first thing I noticed was the woman waiting outside.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

What time do you get up on Mondays and what’s the first thing that you do after waking up?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

According to one choreographer to the stars, the best move is "often the first thing that comes out".

From BBC • May 29, 2026

The first thing the boy said when he entered Shady Glen Retirement Home was “This place smells like death!”

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman