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Another word for firstly

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• adverb (Context 1)

In the first place; used to introduce the first point, reason, or item in an enumerated series.

Usage Example

"There are two main reasons for the delay: first, the weather was terrible, and secondly, the equipment arrived late."

Strongest
first
first of all
to begin with
in the first place
Strong
for a start
initially
primarily

Opposites of firstly

The opposite of firstly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

lastly
finally
ultimately
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• Nearby Words

firstborn
firstfruits
firsthand
firstly
firwood
fiscal
fiscally

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Firstly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/firstly
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