FIRST OF ALL meaning: Initial point in an argument - OneLook

Usually means: Initial point in an argument.

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▸ adverb: (sequence, idiomatic) Firstly; before anything else.

Similar:

first off, firstly, first, foremost, first up, erst, 1stly, firstable, first and foremost, imprimis, more...

Opposite:

lastly, finally, in conclusion

Types:

Adjectives:

foremost, proxime, furst, d, first, fore, past, erst, upcoming, forthcoming, puny

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Similar:

first off, firstly, first, foremost, first up, erst, 1stly, firstable, first and foremost, imprimis, more...

Opposite:

lastly, finally, in conclusion

Types:

Adjectives:

foremost, proxime, furst, d, first, fore, past, erst, upcoming, forthcoming, puny

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