Basic Details
Word: First
Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb
Meaning: The number one in a series or the earliest in time or order.
Synonyms: Primary, initial, foremost
Antonyms: Last, final
Idioms and Phrases
- First things first: Used to indicate that the most important items should be dealt with before anything else. Example: "Before we start planning the party, first things first, we need to set a budget."
- First come, first served: A phrase used to indicate that people will be served in the order they arrive. Example: "We only have ten tickets, so it's first come, first served!"
Usage Examples
Example 1: She was the first student to answer the question correctly.
Example 2: First, we need to gather all our supplies before starting the project.
Example 3: He always wants to be first in line for the ice cream truck after school.
Fun Fact
The word "first" comes from the Old English word "fyrsta," which means "foremost, leading." It has been used in various forms throughout history to denote priority or importance.
Famous Quote
"The first step is the hardest." - John C. Maxwell
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "first" mean?
a) The final position
b) The second in a line
c) The earliest or number one
d) The middle of a series
Answer: c) The earliest or number one
2. Which of these is a synonym of "first"?
a) Last
b) Primary
c) Third
d) Equal
Answer: b) Primary
3. Which sentence uses "first" correctly?
a) He was the last person to arrive at the party.
b) She came first in the running race.
c) The fish swam first in the water.
d) They finished first to last in the competition.
Answer: b) She came first in the running race.
4. Which idiom means to prioritise important tasks?
a) First come, first served
b) First things first
c) First in the queue
d) First place winner
Answer: b) First things first
5. What is the opposite of "first"?
a) Last
b) Middle
c) Early
d) Foremost
Answer: a) Last
