Synonyms for firstly
ˈfɜrst lifirst·ly

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1. firstlyadverb

   Synonyms:
   first, first up, first of all

2. firstlyadverb

   In the first place; before anything else; first.

   Synonyms:
   first up, first of all, first

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1. first, firstly, foremost, first of all, first offadverb

   before anything else

   "first we must consider the garter snake"

   Synonyms:
   for the first time, first, first off, foremost, first of all

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1. List of paraphrases for "firstly":

   first, primarily, initially

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1. Jodie Relf:

   Other things to consider that are not mentioned in the study are : Firstly, what those who weren't drinking tea were drinking -- was tea replaced by sugary drinks or caffeinated beverages... and was that what increased their risk... ?

2. Naim Qassem:

   At the regional level, we see as unlikely an American war against Iran for many reasons, the most important of them being firstly that Iran is a strong state with important defensive capabilities.

3. Peter Fretwell:

   It shows two things, firstly that when faced with long-term poor conditions emperors will move, rather than try to tough it out at the old location, this gives them some resilience in the face of future change, secondly, it shows how little we know about what drives sea ice dynamics, which is worrying for all species that require that habitat.

4. Marion Cotillard:

   It's difficult for me because firstly the language is English with a particular accent and I was always afraid of not managing to pay tribute to a given text, particularly when you're talking about Shakespeare, so that for me was perhaps what intimidated me most.

5. Chairman Jose Ignacio Goirigolzarri:

   These figures show two things: firstly the extraordinary rate with which shareholders have accepted our offer, and secondly Bankia's ability to respond.