FIRST vs ESPECIALLY: NOUN
- Immediately.
- The highest rank in an examination for honors: as, he got a first in mathematics. See double-first.
- Same as first base (which see, above).
- The interval and concord of the unison or prime. See unison and prime.
- In music: The voice or instrument that takes the highest or chief part in its class, especially in an orchestra or chorus; a leader of a part or group of performers.
- That which is first; the beginning. or that which makes or constitutes a beginning.
- Time; time granted; respite: same as frist.
- An honours degree of the highest class
- The first element in a countable series
- The first or highest in an ordering or series
- The fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed at first base
- The lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle; used to start a car moving
- The time at which something is supposed to begin
- The ordinal number matching the number one in a series.
- The one coming, occurring, or ranking before or above all others.
- The beginning; the outset.
- The voice or instrument highest in pitch or carrying the principal part.
- The transmission gear or corresponding gear ratio used to produce the range of lowest drive speeds in a motor vehicle.
- The winning position in a contest.
- First base.
- A first baseman.
- The upper part of a duet, trio, etc., either vocal or instrumental; -- so called because it generally expresses the air, and has a preëminence in the combined effect.
- N/A
FIRST vs ESPECIALLY: ADJECTIVE
- Of, related to, or being a member of the US president's household.
- Ranking above all others, as in importance or quality; foremost.
- Coming before all others in order or location.
- Corresponding in order to the number one.
- Serving to set in motion
- Serving to begin
- Highest in pitch or chief among parts or voices or instruments or orchestra sections
- Preceding all others in time or space or degree
- Ranking above all others
- Indicating the beginning unit in a series
- Occurring or acting before all others in time; earliest.
- The earliest effects or results.
- Same as Christian name. See under Name, n.
- In the merchant service, same as First mate (above).
- Being the gear producing the lowest drive speed
- The floor next above the ground floor.
- Sunday; -- so called by the Friends.
- The solid foundation of coarse stuff, on which the rest is placed; it is thick, and crossed with lines, so as to give a bond for the next coat.
- An officer in a merchant vessel next in rank to the captain.
- See under Blush.
- Most eminent or exalted; most excellent; chief; highest.
- Foremost; in front of, or in advance of, all others.
- Preceding all others of a series or kind; the ordinal of one; earliest
- From the first or original source; without the intervention of any agent.
- N/A
FIRST vs ESPECIALLY: ADVERB
- Before anything else
- The initial time
- Before another in time, space, or importance
- Prominently forward
- Before or above all others in time, order, rank, or importance.
- For the first time.
- Rather; preferably.
- In the first place; to begin with; firstly.
- To a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
- To an extent or degree deserving of special emphasis; particularly.
- In an especial manner; chiefly; particularly; peculiarly; in an uncommon degree.
- In a special manner; specially
- Particularly; to a greater extent than is normal
- Used to place greater emphasis upon someone or something
- In a special manner
FIRST vs ESPECIALLY: OTHER WORD TYPES
- Synonyms Primary, primordial, original, primitive, pristine, earliest. See comparison under primary.
- Foremost in importance or estimation; before or superior to all others in character, quality, or degree: as, Demosthenes was the first orator of Greece; the part of first villain in a play; wheat of the first grade; specifically, in music, highest or chief among several voices or instruments of the same class: as, first alto; first horn.
- Foremost in place; before all others from the point of view or consideration: as, the first man in a rank or line.
- Foremost in time; preceding all others of the kind in order of time: as, Adam was the first man; I was the first guest to arrive.
- Being before all others; being the initial unit or aggregate in order of occurrence or arrangement as to time, place, or rank: the ordinal of one.
- Hence Sooner; before doing or suffering (that is, so as not to do or suffer) some act or result: as, I will not do it, I will die first.
- Before all others in place or progression, rank, order of time, etc.
- Used to start a car moving
- Highest, chief, principal, capital, foremost, leading.
- (idiom) (off/thing) From the start; immediately.
- In an especial manner; particularly; principally; chiefly; peculiarly; specially; in reference to one person or thing in particular.
FIRST vs ESPECIALLY: RELATED WORDS
- Freshman, Original, Prime, Premier, Outset, Best, Oldest, Start, Top, Maiden, Opening, Initial, Inaugural, Beginning, 1st
- Indeed, Exceptionally, Extraordinarily, Even, Definitely, Quite, Most, Certainly, Terribly, Really, Very, Extremely, Specially, Peculiarly, Particularly
FIRST vs ESPECIALLY: DESCRIBE WORDS
- Premiere, Freshman, Original, Prime, Premier, Best, Oldest, Start, Top, Maiden, Opening, Initial, Inaugural, Beginning, 1st
- Indeed, Exceptionally, Extraordinarily, Even, Definitely, Quite, Most, Certainly, Terribly, Really, Very, Extremely, Specially, Peculiarly, Particularly
FIRST vs ESPECIALLY: SENTENCE EXAMPLES
- If there is a colon, the first letter of the first word after the colon would be capitalized.
- RATIONALETHE IMPORTANCE OF COUNSEL AT FIRST APPEARANCEAppearing for the first time in court without an attorney is a reality for indigent defendants in Michigan.
- First Name Last Name, Edition if given and not first edition, vol.
- FIRST AID ROOMStudents who become ill during class should request a pass from their teacher to go to the First Aid Room.
- The first date you go to court is called the first mention date.
- This is your first and only chance to make a first impression and really capture the attention of the committee.
- In the first place, he need do nothing unless the movanthas met the first of his two burdens.
- If there is no author listed, list the title of the article first, capitalizing the first word.
- First, it is a decision of the First Circuit to which this Court owes direct allegiance.
- First to file is basically, whoever files their claim first, will get paid first.
- Appreciate this service so much, especially in winter.
- Communication is especially important when things go wrong.
- Restaurateurs are especially interested in the patio exemption.
- Estate planning for business owners is especially important.
- Beware of overuse, especially with heavier wood types.
- Especially now, when kids prefer phones and computers.
- Bitter leaf has numerous benefits especially the juice.
- This is especially true of its credit cards.
- The family is especially grateful to Hospice staff members Pat Anene and Gladys Benavides who were especially kind and gentle.
- This is especially useful in places like banks and hospitals where employee identification is especially important.
FIRST vs ESPECIALLY: QUESTIONS
- When were hieroglyphs first translated into English?
- Which one occurs first pollination or fertilization?
- When was guaiacol vanillin first used commercially?
- What was the first nondenominational Christian church?
- When was generalized anxiety disorder first diagnosed?
- What are first order linear differential equations?
- Who invented the first invented the first ice cone?
- Will tickets for the open at St Andrews be first-come first-served?
- Who introduced the first first psychological therapy?
- When was the first Honorary Oscar award first awarded?
- Why are the kidneys especially susceptible to radiation toxicity?
- How does menopause affect the body, especially your skin?
- Is Cheltenham in an especially precarious position right now?
- When should a project manager especially consider cultural differences?
- Which perspective on emotional development is especially useful for?
- When was Hello Especially by Sukima Switch released?
- Why was Laura especially heartbroken after the kiss?
- What does Holden find especially irritating about Ernie?
- Who are children in especially difficult circumstances?
- Why feedback is important, especially for recruiting?