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firstly

/ˈfɜɹstli/adverb2 syllables

Firstly means: before anything else.

Synonyms for firstly7

adverb, as in before anything else

first, foremost, first of all, first off

also used for firstly

first up, 1stly, in the first place

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What does firstly mean?1

adverb

1

before anything else“first we must consider the garter snake”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Firstly in a sentence

  • The causes are firstly rooted in deep-seated resentment.swolesuki
  • Firstly, it is a matter of justice.shekitten
  • Firstly, happiness is related to money.eastasiastudent
  • Firstly, it increases your learning ability.josivangoncalves
  • Firstly, I'm busy, and secondly, I'm not interested.sundown
  • We are firstly going to Beijing.sharris123
  • Firstly, he is your father, secondly, he is very sick. Tom, you must absolutely help him!carlosalberto

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