First Place

A2 8+

Pronunciation: /fɜrst pleɪs/

Definitions of first place

noun a position or ranking in a competition or contest that is above all others

Example Sentences

A1 In the race, I came in first place.

A2 She was thrilled to win first place in the competition.

B1 Winning first place in the tournament was a huge achievement for the team.

B2 The first place finisher crossed the finish line with a new personal best.

C1 Securing first place in the global rankings solidified their position as industry leaders.

C2 The team's consistent performance earned them first place in the overall standings.

adjective coming before all others in time or order

Example Sentences

A1 She won first place in the race.

A2 The first place I visited in the city was the museum.

B1 Getting first place in the competition was a huge achievement for him.

B2 The team worked hard to secure first place in the tournament.

C1 His dedication and skill led him to first place in the global rankings.

C2 Achieving first place in the industry was a testament to their expertise and innovation.

Examples of first place in a Sentence

formal She came in first place in the science fair competition.

informal I can't believe I won first place in the talent show!

slang I totally aced that exam and got first place!

figurative In her heart, he always held first place.

Grammatical Forms of first place

past tense

achieved first place

plural

first places

comparative

more first place

superlative

most first place

present tense

holds first place

future tense

will win first place

perfect tense

has won first place

continuous tense

is holding first place

singular

first place

positive degree

first place

infinitive

to win first place

gerund

winning first place

participle

the first place winner

Origin and Evolution of first place

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'first place' originated from the concept of ranking or positioning items in order of importance or significance.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in a literal sense to denote the top or leading position, 'first place' has evolved to also signify achievement or success in a competition or comparison.