What is another word for first?

Common synonyms for first include start, firstbase, kickoff, offset, foremost.

What is the opposite of first?

Antonyms of first include last, final, subsequent, following, later.

Synonyms for

First

Adjective / fɜ:st / Another word for first — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

coming before all others in time or order; earliest; 1st

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

initial primary earliest foremost

Informal

top number one best leading

Literary

premier primeval original

Antonyms

last final subsequent following later hindmost rearmost

Common collocations

first place
first time
first impression
first name
first class
first priority
first attempt
first light

Word family

noun first

adjective first

adverb firstly

Usage note

As an ordinal number, 'first' indicates the position in a sequence. It can also be used as an adjective or adverb to denote the beginning or earliest occurrence.

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