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firstly

/ˈfɜːrstli/

[/ˈfɜːrstli/]

as the first point

Beginneradverb

Definition

Firstly means in the first place or as the first thing.

Example

Firstly, we need to buy the tickets.

Firstly, we need to buy the tickets.

Etymology

From 'first', from Old English 'fyrst', plus '-ly'.

How & Where It’s Used

Used to introduce the first item in a list of points.

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