at first (Meaning)
at first
having the highest or most prominent part among a group of similar voices or instruments, at the beginning, for the first time, being the lowest forward gear or speed of a motor vehicle, the winning or highest place in a competition, examination, or contest, an article of commerce of the finest grade, being number one in a series see number, coming before all others in time, order, or importance, being the earliest, preceding all others in time, order, or importance, something that is first, the first occurrence or item of a kind, the highest or chief voice or instrument of a group, before any other in time, space, or importance, first base, earliest, rather than something else, the winning place in a competition or contest, in the first place, having or playing the principal part of a group of instruments, one that is number one in a series see Table of Numbers, the first forward gear or speed of a motor vehicle, before another in time, space, or importance, one that is number one in a series see number, in preference to something else
Synonyms & Antonyms of at first
at first Sentence Examples
- At first, I was hesitant to try the new dish, but I ended up enjoying it.
- At first, the project seemed overwhelming, but I broke it down into smaller tasks.
- At first, I was unsure how to solve the problem, but then I found a solution online.
- At first, we thought we were lost, but then we spotted a familiar landmark.
- At first, the weather was gloomy, but it cleared up later in the day.
- At first, I didn't believe the rumor, but now I'm not so sure.
- At first, my car wouldn't start, but I eventually got it going.
- At first, I was disappointed with the movie, but it grew on me over time.
- At first, I was skeptical of the new technology, but I've since come around.
- At first, I thought it was a joke, but it turned out to be true.
FAQs About the word at first
having the highest or most prominent part among a group of similar voices or instruments, at the beginning, for the first time, being the lowest forward gear or
initially,originally, primarily,firstly, to start with,incipiently
ultimately,finally,lastly,
At first, I was hesitant to try the new dish, but I ended up enjoying it.
At first, the project seemed overwhelming, but I broke it down into smaller tasks.
At first, I was unsure how to solve the problem, but then I found a solution online.
At first, we thought we were lost, but then we spotted a familiar landmark.
