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firstly

[ furst-lee ]

/ ˈfɜrst li /

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adverb

in the first place; first.

Origin of firstly

First recorded in 1525–35; first + -ly

Words nearby firstly

first-timer, firstborn, firstcomer, firsthand, firstling, firstly, firstnighter, firsts, firth, fisc, fiscal

Example sentences from the Web for firstly

Firstly, there's the offensive notion that New York needs an ad campaign to boost tourism.

New York Is Taylor Swift’s New Boyfriend |Amy Zimmerman |October 28, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Firstly, the volunteers must be willing to obey their ISIS leader even if his orders may result in their death.

ISIS’s Newest Recruit Is 10 Years Old |Niqash |June 30, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Firstly, pregnancy seems like a hassle and terrifying all at the same time.

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Firstly, although William did indeed succeed in his legal action against Closer magazine, it was a hollow victory.

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Firstly, the economy, which continues to recover sluggishly.

Romney Just Birthed More Obama Support With Awkward Joke |David Frum |August 24, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
Firstly, with a limited reference to its unsuitability to these pages.

The Letters of Charles Dickens |Charles Dickens
Firstly, we find her as the beautiful and accomplished daughter of the witch, playing the part of a Medea, without her cruelty.

Kalevala, Volume I (of 2) |Anonymous
Firstly, he picked up the charred fragment of the letter, and smoothed it out carefully and reverently as he would a relic.

El Dorado |Baroness Orczy
The reason of this is: "Because the foundation of authority is laid, firstly, in the free consent of the people."

The American Spirit in Literature, |Bliss Perry
The police looked suspicious; they were doubtful about three matters: Firstly, was she really his wife?

Three Men on the Bummel |Jerome K. Jerome

British Dictionary definitions for firstly

firstly

/ (ˈfɜːstlɪ) /

adverb

coming before other points, questions, etc