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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌfɝst əv ˈɔːl/ · UK /ˌfɜːst əv ˈɔːl/

first of all means: Before doing or discussing anything else.

adverb

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Before doing or discussing anything else.

  • First of all, wash your hands.
  • First of all, I want to thank everyone.
  • We should check the price first of all.

Similar words: first, firstly, to begin with

Opposites: lastly

Common phrases: first of all check, first of all thanks

Questions about first of all

What does first of all mean?

Before doing or discussing anything else.

What is first of all in other languages?

Türkçe: ilk olarak · Español: primero · Français: tout d’abord · Deutsch: zuerst · Italiano: prima di tutto · 日本語: まず

How do you pronounce first of all?

In American English /ˌfɝst əv ˈɔːl/; in British English /ˌfɜːst əv ˈɔːl/.

How do you use first of all in a sentence?

First of all, wash your hands. First of all, I want to thank everyone.

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