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first
Adjective
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The first thing is the one that is number one (1) in order.
I have no older brothers. I was the first child.
first
Adverb
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If something is first, it is before anything else.
He was the fastest in class and usually finished everything first.
First, I should say that we're happy to see you all here today.
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Never before.
I first went to Japan in 1994.
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At the beginning.
When we were first married, everything was wonderful.
first
Noun
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A first is something that has not happened before.
A dog walking on stilts? Well, that is a first.
brew
Verb
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To brew is boil, infuse and ferment hops and malt to make beer.
He grew hops so he could use them to brew his own beer.
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Brew is to put leaves into very hot water to make a drink.
He used the best tea leaves to brew his tea.
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To brew is to come up with a plan.
brew
Noun
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A brew is a drink made by putting the ingredients into hot water.
He made a strong brew of tea.
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A brew is something made by a process of mixing, like beer.
High prices and high unemployment created a brew of discontent among the people.
of
Preposition
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Made using.
It is a house of cards.
tea
Noun
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Tea is a light brown or green drink that is very popular around the world.
Would you like coffee or tea?