Pronunciation: /fɝst θɪŋ/
noun a person, place, thing, or idea
A1 The first thing I do when I wake up is brush my teeth.
A2 The first thing you should check before starting the car is the oil level.
B1 The first thing to consider when planning a trip is the budget.
B2 The first thing that caught my eye in the art gallery was a stunning painting.
C1 The first thing on my agenda for the day is a meeting with the board of directors.
C2 The first thing I noticed about her was her captivating smile.
adjective a word that describes a noun or pronoun
A1 The first thing I do in the morning is brush my teeth.
A2 The first thing she noticed about him was his smile.
B1 The first thing you should do before starting a new project is create a plan.
B2 The first thing that caught my attention at the museum was the sculpture in the entrance.
C1 The first thing on the agenda for the meeting is to discuss the budget.
C2 The first thing he did when he arrived at the office was check his emails.
adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb
A1 The first thing I do in the morning is brush my teeth.
A2 She always checks her email first thing when she gets to work.
B1 The first thing you should do before starting a new project is create a plan.
B2 As a manager, the first thing I address in a meeting is any urgent issues.
C1 The first thing that comes to mind when I think of Paris is the Eiffel Tower.
C2 In negotiations, the first thing to establish is a clear understanding of each party's goals.
preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence
A1 The first thing I do in the morning is brush my teeth.
A2 The first thing I pack for a trip is my passport.
B1 The first thing to consider when buying a car is your budget.
B2 The first thing to do before starting a new project is to create a plan.
C1 The first thing that comes to mind when I think of Italy is delicious pasta.
C2 The first thing to check before submitting a report is for any errors or typos.
article a word that is used to specify a noun
A1 The first thing I do in the morning is brush my teeth.
A2 The first thing I pack for a trip is my passport.
B1 The first thing I noticed about the new restaurant was the decor.
B2 The first thing I do when I wake up is check my phone for messages.
C1 The first thing I do when I arrive at work is check my emails.
C2 The first thing I consider when making a decision is the potential impact on others.
formal The first thing we need to address in this meeting is the budget report.
informal The first thing I do when I wake up is check my phone for messages.
slang The first thing that pops into my head is grabbing a slice of pizza.
figurative The first thing on my mind when I think of vacation is lying on a beach with a cocktail.
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