Firstly and Finally

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Firstly adverb - In the beginning.

Usage example: firstly, gather all the ingredients together

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Finally is an antonym for firstly.

Nearby Word: first

Finally adverb - At a later time.

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Firstly is an antonym for finally.

Nearby Words: final, finalize, finality

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Finally and Firstly. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/firstly/finally

Firstly & Finally. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/firstly/finally>.

Finally or Firstly. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/firstly/finally.

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