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Firstly
/ˈfɜːstli/
Used to introduce the first point or reason in a series.
Synonyms:
initially
at first
primarily
originally
Antonyms:
finally
lastly
Examples:
'It is only
Firstly
.
Firstly
, people generally don't like taking responsibility.
Firstly
, ensure that all documents are signed.
Etymology:
Derived from the Middle English
firsteliche,
combining
first
with the adverbial suffix
-ly
, signifying the initial step or element.
Usage Statistics:
58 mentions per 1 million words
Often
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