English / word

firstly

adverb B2

MEANING IN ENGLISH

used to introduce the first point in a list or argument

used to introduce the first point or reason in a discussion or argument

In context

Firstly, wash your hands.

Firstly, check the question number.

Synonyms

first,primarily,initially

Antonyms

lastly,finally

Collocations

firstly of all,firstly consider,firstly address