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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.
meal
Noun
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The edible part of certain grains; it is often used to feed animals.
after
Preposition
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Later in time.
He came home after Jane did.
The doctor came after the patient had died.
fast
Adjective
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When you are fast, you can move a in very short time.
The horse ran very fast.
fast
Verb
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You fast when you don't eat for a long time.
In many religions people fast for a day or more.
fast
Noun
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A fast is an act of not eating for a period of time.
He was very hungry after the fast.