First and Firstly

First

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

Firstly is a synonym for first in initially topic. In some cases you can use "Firstly" instead an adverb "First", when it comes to topics like at first, to begin with, before anything else.

Nearby Word: firstly

Firstly

Firstly adverb - Before anything else.
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Synonyms for Firstly

First is a synonym for firstly in initially topic. You can use "First" instead an adverb "Firstly", if it concerns topics such as at first.

Nearby Word: first
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