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 first thing she noticed was busier streets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

And of course it can be the first thing we notice about other people.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Remember the first thing Arte Moreno did as Angels owner?

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

The first thing to learn about Makerfield is it isn't actually a place.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

The next day when I woke up, the first thing I laid eyes on was my stocking.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney