FIRST UP meaning: Initially; before anything else happens - OneLook

Usually means: Initially; before anything else happens.

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Definitions from Wiktionary (first up)

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

Similar:

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

Opposite:

last down, bottom, final, end, tail

Types:

initial, starting, primary, chief, main, leading, more...

Phrases:

talking when you first wake up, first person to come up with the idea, more...

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Similar:

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

Opposite:

last down, bottom, final, end, tail

Types:

initial, starting, primary, chief, main, leading, more...

Phrases:

talking when you first wake up, first person to come up with the idea, more...

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