Definition of "first"

Kid-friendly meaning of first, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "first" mean?

first (adjective) — coming before all others.

Part of speechAdjective Syllables1 (first)

Example sentences using "first"

Grade K–2
I came in first.
Grade 3–5
The first time she rode her bike without training wheels, she was a little nervous but excited.
Grade 6–8
First impressions form within seconds of meeting someone and prove surprisingly resistant to change afterward, which is why interviewers often joke that the decision is made before the first question.

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