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All first and foremost synonyms

first and fore·most
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adv first and foremost

  • for the most part — a portion or division of a whole that is separate or distinct; piece, fragment, fraction, or section; constituent: the rear part of the house; to glue the two parts together.
  • particularly — in a particular or to an exceptional degree; especially: He read it with particularly great interest.
  • notably — worthy of note or notice; noteworthy: a notable success; a notable theory.
  • basically — You use basically for emphasis when you are stating an opinion, or when you are making an important statement about something.
  • importantly — of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.
  • principally — chiefly; mainly.
  • chiefly — You use chiefly to indicate that a particular reason, emotion, method, or feature is the main or most important one.
  • primarily — essentially; mostly; chiefly; principally: They live primarily from farming.
  • above all — You say above all to indicate that the thing you are mentioning is the most important point.
  • generally — usually; commonly; ordinarily: He generally comes home at noon.
  • largely — to a great extent; in great part; generally; chiefly: The plan depends largely on his willingness to cooperate. That is largely incorrect.
  • mostly — for the most part; in the main: The work is mostly done.
  • overalloveralls, (used with a plural verb) loose, sturdy trousers, usually with a bib or biblike piece to which shoulder straps are attached, originally worn over other trousers to protect them, as by factory workers or farmers. long waterproof leggings.
  • substantially — of ample or considerable amount, quantity, size, etc.: a substantial sum of money.
  • usually — habitual or customary: her usual skill.
  • in general — of or relating to all persons or things belonging to a group or category: a general meeting of the employees.
  • in the main — chief in size, extent, or importance; principal; leading: the company's main office; the main features of a plan.
  • on the whole — comprising the full quantity, amount, extent, number, etc., without diminution or exception; entire, full, or total: He ate the whole pie. They ran the whole distance.
  • predominantly — having ascendancy, power, authority, or influence over others; preeminent.
  • initially — of, relating to, or occurring at the beginning; first: the initial step in a process.
  • originally — with respect to origin; by origin: Originally he came from California.
  • at first — You use at first when you are talking about what happens in the early stages of an event or experience, or just after something else has happened, in contrast to what happens later.
  • in the first place — firstly
  • primitively — being the first or earliest of the kind or in existence, especially in an early age of the world: primitive forms of life.
  • fundamentally — serving as, or being an essential part of, a foundation or basis; basic; underlying: fundamental principles; the fundamental structure.
  • materially — to an important degree; considerably: Their endorsement didn't help materially.
  • peculiarly — strange; queer; odd: peculiar happenings.
  • preeminently — eminent above or before others; superior; surpassing: He is preeminent in his profession.
  • universally — in a universal manner; in every instance or place; without exception.
  • cardinally — of prime importance; chief; principal: of cardinal significance.
  • dominantly — ruling, governing, or controlling; having or exerting authority or influence: dominant in the chain of command.
  • first of all — to start with
  • for the most part — a portion or division of a whole that is separate or distinct; piece, fragment, fraction, or section; constituent: the rear part of the house; to glue the two parts together.
  • prevailing — predominant: prevailing winds.
  • prevalently — widespread; of wide extent or occurrence; in general use or acceptance.
  • superlatively — of the highest kind, quality, or order; surpassing all else or others; supreme; extreme: superlative wisdom.
  • supremely — highest in rank or authority; paramount; sovereign; chief.
  • vitally — of or relating to life: vital processes.
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