first (EN)

adjective, adverb, noun

adjective “first”

1. coming before all others in time or order
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   My first attempt at baking a cake was a complete disaster.
2. the most important or highest ranking
   In her field, she is regarded as the first authority on genetic research.
3. associated with the highest-ranked family in a country
   The first lady of the country is the wife of the president.

adverb “first”

1. before doing anything else
   First, let's go over the safety procedures before we start the experiment.
2. occurring at the beginning or as a new occurrence
   She first met her future husband at a friend's wedding.

noun “first”

1. the individual or item that is ranked at the top in a sequence
   She was the first in the race.
2. the lowest gear in a vehicle's transmission
   After starting the car, make sure it's in first before you pull away from the curb.
3. an event or instance that is happening for the first time
   His invention was a first in the field of renewable energy technology.