Synonyms of firstly

firstly

adverb

ˈfərst-lē 

as in originally

in the beginning

firstly, gather all the ingredients together

Synonyms & Similar Words

• originally
• initially
• to start with
• primarily
• at first
• incipiently
• primitively

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• finally
• ultimately
• lastly

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of firstly

Well, firstly, founders Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia had a real passion for helping to transform the way people travel—that helps to build the foundations. —Alexander Savin, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024

Attending To Your Partner’s Best Interests Duda and Bergner attribute sustained love firstly to partners’ investment in one another’s well-being. —Mark Travers, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2024

Julio Hernandez, head of global customer centre of excellence, told Fortune that companies need to firstly ensure their commitments are both authentic and align with the values of customers. —Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 23 June 2024

So many wonderful and talented people have been involved in the making of ‘Vera’ across all the series, but none of us would be here without two incredible women: firstly, the absolutely extraordinary talent of the inimitable Brenda Blethyn. —Ellise Shafer, Variety, 22 Apr. 2024