Firstly means: In the first place; before anything else; first. Related words include first or foremost. Below you'll find 20 example sentences showing how to use Firstly in practice.

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Firstly in a sentence

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Firstly meaning

In the first place; before anything else; first.

Synonyms of Firstly

first foremost first of all first off

Example sentences (20)

Firstly, the cameo from Clooney made the film feel even more like a soulless fan-service film than it already did.

Firstly, it lacks an integrated dashboard that allows users to monitor all of their devices running Windows Defender.

Firstly, the 100 per cent chardonnay grapes were hand-picked from Grand Cru sites, which denotes exceptional quality.

Firstly, it's possible to skip the final boss fight using persuasion regardless of which option players choose.

Firstly, the serotonin content of kiwis has been shown to play a unique role in the regulation of sleep cycles.

Firstly, we spotted an image of a monkey wearing a crocodile hat high up on a disused building at Low Ousegate.

Brodelle said: “Firstly, I’m shocked to hear and see this as it’s so close to home, and I hope he makes a full recovery.

Firstly, it is hard to argue against the statement that is indeed grotesque and cringe-worthy at many points.

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And firstly, Paul Tomory, congratulations on your new role as CEO, and I look forward to working with you.

Firstly I would like to share my deepest condolences with the family at this unbelievably difficult time.

Firstly Mr Alexander, you are wrong: Australia has the highest rate of mammalian extinction in the world.

Firstly, our national food supply shouldn't be governed by the whims of the Fuso truck-driving middlemen.

Firstly, anyone buying an S23, S23+ or S23 Ultra will get a pair of Galaxy Buds Pro thrown in for free.

Firstly, it is a continent with a rich cultural and historical heritage, featuring ancient civilizations and diverse traditions.

Firstly, it is worth exploring the disparities between the endings of Saul, Walt, and Jesse's stories.

Firstly, the lightsaber is shown to be emitting a high amount of energy, as it begins to strain under Kylo and Rey's Force pulls.

Firstly, it gives away a deep-seated diffidence in the Planning Authority’s efforts to execute its mandate and protect such sites.

Firstly, it is essential to ensure that the camera lens is clean and free from any dirt or smudges.

Firstly, the mod adds a whopping 50 Casual outfits to the game, dramatically increasing the players' options and immersive choices.

Firstly, continuous economic growth, especially based on the consumption of fossil fuels, is leading to catastrophic global warming.

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Common combinations with firstly

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

  • firstly the 35×
  • firstly it 17×
  • firstly we
  • firstly to
  • said firstly
  • firstly he
  • firstly would
  • firstly on
  • firstly this
  • firstly there

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "firstly" in a sentence?
An example: "Firstly, the cameo from Clooney made the film feel even more like a soulless fan-service film than it already did." This page contains 20 example sentences with the word "firstly" from real English texts.
What does "firstly" mean?
Firstly means: In the first place; before anything else; first.
What are synonyms of "firstly"?
Common synonyms of "firstly" include: first, foremost, first of all, first off.
How many example sentences with "firstly" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains 20 example sentences with "firstly", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.

About these examples

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