Master confusing words with ease
First vs. Firstly
First
/fɜːst/Examples:
Athos rose first, saying, "it is late, then....Emma's answer was ready at the first word."Kyūzō Sukune, first grade, second class, Hiroshima Prefectural First Middle School."
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Firstly
/ˈfɜːstli/Examples:
'It is only Firstly.Firstly, people generally don't like taking responsibility.Firstly, ensure that all documents are signed.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- First is often followed by a noun or clause, as in First thing in the morning.
- Firstly is typically used to indicate the first of several points or explanations, especially in formal writing.
- Remember, first can stand alone as an adjective or adverb; firstly always functions as an adverb.
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