in the first place

I i

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [in stressed th ee furst pleys]
- /ɪn stressed ði fɜrst pleɪs/
- /ɪn ðə fɜːst pleɪs/

Definitions of in the first place words

adverb in the first place firstly 1
adverb in the first place at the beginning, initially 1
phrase in the first place You say in the first place when you are talking about the beginning of a situation or about the situation as it was before a series of events. 0
phrase in the first place You say in the first place and in the second place to introduce the first and second in a series of points or reasons. In the first place can also be used to emphasize a very important point or reason. 0
noun in the first place firstly; to begin with 0
adverb in the first place (Idiomatic) (sequence) to begin with; earlier; first; at the start. 0

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

mostly — for the most part; in the main: The work is mostly done.
largely — to a great extent; in great part; generally; chiefly: The plan depends largely on his willingness to cooperate. That is largely incorrect.
principally — chiefly; mainly.
mainly — chiefly; principally; for the most part; in the main; to the greatest extent: Our success was due mainly to your efforts. The audience consisted mainly of students.
primarily — essentially; mostly; chiefly; principally: They live primarily from farming.

important — of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.
finally — at the final point or moment; in the end.
last — occurring, coming, or being after the usual or proper time: late frosts; a late spring.
secondarily — next after the first in order, place, time, etc.
trivially — of very little importance or value; insignificant: Don't bother me with trivial matters.

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