English Dictionary

first

/fɜːst/

adj

Preceding all others of a series or kind; the ordinal of one; earliest. / Most eminent or exalted; most excellent; chief; highest. / Of or belonging to a first family.

He is the first person to arrive at the party.

意味（1）

Preceding all others of a series or kind; the ordinal of one; earliest.

Hancock was first to arrive.

意味（2）

Most eminent or exalted; most excellent; chief; highest.

THE favourable reception the Orrery has met with from Perſons of the firſt diſtinction, and from Gentlemen and Ladies in general, has induced me to add to it ſeveral new improvements in order to give it a degree of Perfection; and diſtinguiſh it from others; which by Piracy, or Imitation, may be introduced to the Public.

意味（3）

Of or belonging to a first family.

First Cat; First Daughter; First Dog; First Son