8.4.5.1.2 First

Use this domain for words referring to something happening first--to be before all other things in order or time.

  • What words describe something that is first in order or time?
    first, original, initial, earliest, inaugural, prime,
  • What words indicate an event or action that is first?
    first (adv), first of all, beginning with, starting with,
  • What words indicate that something happened when you first saw something?
    at first sight, at first glance
  • What words indicate that something is the first in a list of things that you will talk about?
    firstly, first of all, to start with, to begin with, in the first place
  • What words indicate that something happens or is done for the first time?
    first, the first time,
  • What words refer to the first time someone does something?
    debut, premiere, maiden (voyage),
  • What words describe something that has never happened before?
    unprecedented, a first,
  • What words refer to doing something that has never been done before?
    be the first to do something, show the way, lead the way, pioneer, break new ground,
  • What words refer to being the first person to do something in a situation instead of waiting for someone else?
    make the first move, take the initiative,
  • What words refer to the person who did something first?
    pioneer, the first,
  • What words refer to something that is the first of its kind?
    prototype, original (n),