First and Second

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First

First adjective - Highest in rank or authority.
Usage example: auditioned and got first clarinet in the band
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Second is an antonym for first.
Nearby Word: firstly

Second

Second adjective - A part or voice or instrument or orchestra section lower in pitch than or subordinate to the first.
Usage example: second flute
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First is an antonym for second.
Nearby Words: secondary, seconded, secondly, secondment, seconder
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How words are described

good good first good second
female female first female second
best best first best second
short short first short second
Other adjectives: solid, original, true, due, top, single, strong, powerful, big, black, main, new, major, former, final, few, last, different, comic.
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