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1. first
adjective. ['ˈfɝːst'] preceding all others in time or space or degree.
Synonyms
- prototypical
- firstborn
- archetypical
- premiere
- eldest
- prototypic
- primary
- basic
- prototypal
- initial
- prime
- first-year
- early
- archetypal
- original
- front
- premier
- introductory
Antonyms
- late
- middle
- last
- secondary
- back
Etymology
- first (Middle English (1100-1500))
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Rhymes with First Base
- arianespace
- {left-brace
- left-brace
- jonbenet's
- }close-brace
- worst-case
- }right-brace
- right-brace
- misplace
- interlace
- displace
- disgrace
- retrace
- lambastes
- embrace
- degrace
- replace
- incase
- encase
- deface
- debase
- trace
- space
- place
- grace
- glace
- frace
- erase
- efface
- drace
2. first
adjective. ['ˈfɝːst'] indicating the beginning unit in a series.
Synonyms
- ordinal
Antonyms
- empty
- immature
Etymology
- first (Middle English (1100-1500))
3. first
adverb. ['ˈfɝːst'] before anything else.
Synonyms
- foremost
- first of all
- firstly
Antonyms
- present
- old
- past
- uncreative
Etymology
- first (Middle English (1100-1500))
4. first
adverb. ['ˈfɝːst'] the initial time.
Antonyms
- conventional
Etymology
- first (Middle English (1100-1500))
5. first
noun. ['ˈfɝːst'] the first or highest in an ordering or series.
Synonyms
- rank
- former
Antonyms
- disadvantage
- refrain
- leave office
Etymology
- first (Middle English (1100-1500))
6. first
noun. ['ˈfɝːst'] the first element in a countable series.
Synonyms
- ordinal
- number 1
- no.
- ordinal number
Antonyms
- stop
- close
- stand still
- go off
Etymology
- first (Middle English (1100-1500))
7. first
adverb. ['ˈfɝːst'] prominently forward.
Antonyms
- aft
Etymology
- first (Middle English (1100-1500))
8. base
verb. ['ˈbeɪs'] use as a basis for; found on.
Synonyms
- found
- ground
- build
Antonyms
- misfortune
- good luck
- success
- outside
Etymology
- bas (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- bassus (Latin)
- base (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- basis (Latin)
9. base
adjective. ['ˈbeɪs'] serving as or forming a base.
Synonyms
- basic
Antonyms
- dependent
- mild
Etymology
- bas (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- bassus (Latin)
- base (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- basis (Latin)
10. base
noun. ['ˈbeɪs'] installation from which a military force initiates operations.
Synonyms
- navy base
- rocket base
- base of operations
- army base
- air station
- firebase
- military installation
Antonyms
- natural elevation
- natural object
- get up
- turn out
Etymology
- bas (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- bassus (Latin)
- base (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- basis (Latin)
Sentences with first-base
1. Noun Phrase
Assign position numbers one through six to the pitcher, catcher, first baseman, second baseman, third baseman and shortstop, respectively.
2. Noun Phrase
If a batter hits a single, for example, highlight the line between home plate and first base, then continue highlighting if the runner advances.