FIRSTS Synonyms
11 hypernyms for firsts. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for FIRSTS
| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
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| foremost | adverb, adjective adv, adj | |||||
adverb • prominently forward • before anything else adjective satellite • ranking above all others • preceding all others in spatial position • situated closest to the bow | ||||||
| beginning | noun n | |||||
noun • the event consisting of the start of something • the time at which something is supposed to begin • the first part or section of something • the place where something begins, where it springs into being • the act of starting something adjective satellite • serving to begin | ||||||
| number one | noun n | |||||
noun • a reference to yourself or myself etc.; `take care of number one' means to put your own interests first • the first or highest in an ordering or series • the first element in a countable series | ||||||
| commencement | noun n | |||||
noun • the time at which something is supposed to begin • an academic exercise in which diplomas are conferred • the act of starting something | ||||||
| firstly | adverb adv | |||||
adverb • before anything else | ||||||
| get-go | noun n | |||||
noun • the time at which something is supposed to begin | ||||||
| inaugural | noun, adjective n, adj | |||||
adjective • occurring at or characteristic of a formal investiture or induction noun • an address delivered at an inaugural ceremony (especially by a United States president) • the ceremonial induction into a position adjective satellite • serving to set in motion | ||||||
| initiative | noun n | |||||
noun • readiness to embark on bold new ventures • the first of a series of actions adjective satellite • serving to set in motion | ||||||
| initiatory | adjective adj | |||||
adjective satellite • serving to set in motion | ||||||
| kickoff | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • (football) a kick from the center of the field to start a football game or to resume it after a score • the time at which something is supposed to begin • a start given to contestants | ||||||
| low | adverb, noun, adjective adv, n, adj | |||||
adjective • less than normal in degree or intensity or amount • being at or having a relatively small elevation or upward extension • used of sounds and voices; low in pitch or frequency noun • British political cartoonist (born in New Zealand) who created the character Colonel Blimp (1891-1963) • an air mass of lower pressure; often brings precipitation • a low level or position or degree • the lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle; used to start a car moving adverb • in a low position; near the ground adjective satellite • very low in volume • unrefined in character • of the most contemptible kind • low or inferior in station or quality • no longer sufficient • subdued or brought low in condition or status • filled with melancholy and despondency verb • make a low noise, characteristic of bovines | ||||||
| maiden | noun n | |||||
noun • an unmarried girl (especially a virgin) • (cricket) an over in which no runs are scored adjective satellite • serving to set in motion | ||||||
| offset | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • the time at which something is supposed to begin • a compensating equivalent • a horizontal branch from the base of plant that produces new plants from buds at its tips • a natural consequence of development • a plate makes an inked impression on a rubber-blanketed cylinder, which in turn transfers it to the paper • structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly verb • compensate for or counterbalance • make up for • cause (printed matter) to transfer or smear onto another surface • create an offset in • produce by offset printing | ||||||
| outset | noun n | |||||
noun • the time at which something is supposed to begin | ||||||
| showtime | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • the time at which something is supposed to begin | ||||||
| start | verb, adverb, noun v, adv, n | |||||
noun • the beginning of anything • the time at which something is supposed to begin • a turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning) • a sudden involuntary movement • the act of starting something • a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game • a signal to begin (as in a race) • the advantage gained by beginning early (as in a race) verb • take the first step or steps in carrying out an action • set in motion, cause to start • depart for someplace • have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense • bring into being • get off the ground • move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm • get going or set in motion • begin or set in motion • begin work or acting in a certain capacity, office or job • play in the starting lineup • have a beginning characterized in some specified way • begin an event that is implied and limited by the nature or inherent function of the direct object • bulge outward | ||||||
| world-class | adjective adj | |||||
adjective satellite • ranking above all others | ||||||
| first base | noun n | |||||
noun • the base that must be touched first by a base runner in baseball • the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed at first of the bases in the infield (counting counterclockwise from home plate) • the initial stage in accomplishing something | ||||||
| first gear | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • the lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle; used to start a car moving | ||||||
| first of all | ||||||
adverb • before anything else | ||||||