LookItUpfirstly
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈfɜrstli/ · UK /ˈfɜːstli/
firstly means: Used to introduce the first reason, point, or step in a list.
adverb
FIRST POINTB1
Used to introduce the first reason, point, or step in a list.
- Firstly, we need a plan.
- Firstly, the house is too expensive; secondly, it is too small.
- Firstly, wash your hands before touching the food.
EARLIESTC2
Before all other people or things in time or order.
- The messenger came firstly, and the soldiers followed.
- Of the three guests, she arrived firstly.
- The smallest boat entered firstly, ahead of the others.
Questions about firstly
What does firstly mean?
Used to introduce the first reason, point, or step in a list.
What is firstly in other languages?
Türkçe: ilk olarak · Español: en primer lugar · Français: premièrement · Deutsch: erstens · Italiano: in primo luogo · 日本語: まず
How do you pronounce firstly?
In American English /ˈfɜrstli/; in British English /ˈfɜːstli/.
How do you use firstly in a sentence?
Firstly, we need a plan. Firstly, the house is too expensive; secondly, it is too small.
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