Definition

firstly: before anything else, first of all, to begin with, first off adverb
  • "Firstly, the Six Nations tournament offers the chance for six European nations – England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales – to match up against one another."
  • "Firstly, I must say that I'm disappointed in you."
  • "Firstly, we are an equal opportunity employer."
  • "Firstly, I would like to thank you for your recent correspondence."
  • "Susie : Well, firstly, we're interested in a new line of products for 15 to 24 year-old men."
  • "Firstly, Delavigne has never done a co-branded product with anyone."
  • "Firstly, what is a "letterhead"?"
  • "Firstly, the recipient is warned that their PalPay account is about to expire, and sent to a bogus webpage where they are asked to enter their account details, address, and even their social security number."
  • "Firstly, I would just like to state that it was a special pleasure for me to come and take a tour of the Delavigne offices."

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