Word: FIRST
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Definition of FIRST
- The person or thing in the first position.
"He was the first to complete the course."
- The first gear of an engine.
- Something that has never happened before; a new occurrence.
"This is a first. For once he has nothing to say."
- Preceding all others of a series or kind; the ordinal of one; earliest.
"I was the first runner to reach the finish line, and won the race."
- Most eminent or exalted; most excellent; chief; highest.
"Demosthenes was the first orator of Greece."
- Before anything else; firstly.
"Clean the sink first, before you even think of starting to cook."
- For the first time;
"I first witnessed a death when I was nine years old."
- Time; time granted; respite.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Please ensure you spell "first" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "first" can significantly improve your writing style."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FIRST a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is FIRST worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in FIRST? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing FIRST:
- # the first effect
- # master of first
- # playing with first
- # in terms of first
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