Pronunciation: /fɜːrst/
noun the first occurrence or item in a series
A1 This is my first time visiting this city.
A2 She won first place in the competition.
B1 The first step in solving this problem is to gather more information.
B2 He was the first person to discover the new species of bird.
C1 The first chapter of the novel sets the stage for the rest of the story.
C2 The first thing she did when she arrived was to unpack her suitcase.
adjective used to refer to the initial occurrence or position in a series or process
A1 This is my first time visiting this city.
A2 She won first place in the competition.
B1 My first job out of college was as a receptionist.
B2 The first chapter of the book was really captivating.
C1 His first attempt at the experiment was a success.
C2 The first impression I had of the new restaurant was very positive.
adverb before anything else in time, order, or importance