First and Fain

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First adverb - By choice or preference.

Usage example: we will not give in, but will fight for our freedom first

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Fain and first are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Fain" instead an adverb "First".

Nearby Word: firstly

Fain adverb - By choice or preference.

Usage example: “I would fain not marry that suitor, my lord,” the princess pleaded

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First and fain are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "First" instead an adverb "Fain".

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