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When to use first
первое место
первый раз
первый день
первый шаг
первый выбор
first usage examples
Она пришла первой на вечеринку.
She was the first to arrive at the party.
Прочитай первую главу до занятия.
Read the first chapter before class.
Similar words
the same base meaning as the headword; used for order or rank
refers to the beginning stage or the first part of something
means main or most important, not only first in order
the one before the current one in time or order
the first in time among several moments, events, or dates
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What's the difference between first / initial / primary / previous / earliest / foremost
the same base meaning as the headword; used for order or rank
He was the first to arrive.
Он пришёл первым.
The initial step is simple.
Начальный шаг прост.
Safety is the primary concern.
Безопасность — это главная задача.
Please read the previous page.
Пожалуйста, прочитайте предыдущую страницу.
the first in time among several moments, events, or dates
The earliest train leaves at six.
Самый ранний поезд отправляется в шесть.
most important or leading, not just first in sequence
She is one of the foremost experts in the field.
Она — один из ведущих экспертов в этой области.
describes the first event in a formal series, especially an opening or launch
This is the inaugural meeting of the committee.
Это первое, торжественное заседание комитета.
The principal reason is cost.
Главная причина — стоимость.
ranked at the top or having the strongest position
She works for a leading company.
Она работает в ведущей компании.
means best, main, or most important; can also mean first in time in some phrases
This is prime land for building.
Это первоклассная земля для строительства.
the beginning part of an event, book, or period
The opening scene was quiet.
Начальная сцена была тихой.
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How to pronounce first and what this word means
first translation: первый. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce first
/fɜːst/
first translation
первый
first examples
She was the first to arrive at the party.
first transcription
/fɜːst/, /fɝst/
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Questions about this word
first meaning: what does it mean?
before all others
first pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
first is pronounced as /fɜːst/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
first definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
She was the first to arrive at the party. Translation: Она пришла первой на вечеринку.
Is first part of Numbers vocabulary?
Yes, first (первый) can be learned in the Numbers topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is first part of Mathematics vocabulary?
Yes, first (первый) can be learned in the Mathematics topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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