first of all

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Adverbial first of all has 1 sense

first, firstly, foremost, first of all, first off - before anything else; "first we must consider the garter snake"

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Term: First of all

Description:

"First of all" is a phrase commonly used to introduce or prioritize an initial point or step in a series of statements or actions. It serves as an introductory phrase to indicate the primary importance or order of events. This term is often used in spoken and written language to structure ideas or arguments.

Parts of Speech:

Adverb

Senses and Usages:

Introducing the primary point or step in a series of statements or actions.
Example: First of all, let's review the agenda for today's meeting.
Emphasizing the initial importance when providing a list or sequence of items.
Example: First of all, we need to gather the required materials for the experiment.

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