First and First off

First

First adverb - Before anything else.
Usage example: first we must consider the garter snake

First off is a synonym for first in earliest in order topic. In some cases you can use "First off" instead the word "First" as an adverb or an adjective.

Nearby Word: firstly

First off

First off adverb - Before anything else.
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Synonyms for First off

First is a synonym for first off. You can use "First" instead the phrase "First off" as an adverb or an adjective.
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