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Firstly

In the first place; before anything else; -- sometimes improperly used for first.

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First 92% connected

Preceding all others of a series or kind; the ordinal of one; earliest; as, the first day of a month; the first year of a reign.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Foremost 92% connected

First in time or place; most advanced; chief in rank or dignity; as, the foremost troops of an army.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Abide verb · 78% connection

To wait; to pause; to delay.

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Ad- unknown · 78% connection

As a prefix ad- assumes the forms ac-, af-, ag-, al-, an-, ap-, ar-, as-, at-, assimilating the d with the first letter of the word to…

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Advance verb · 78% connection

To bring forward; to move towards the van or front; to make to go on.

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Aggression noun · 78% connection

The first attack, or act of hostility; the first act of injury, or first act leading to a war or a controversy; unprovoked attack; ass…

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Another pron. & a. · 78% connection

One more, in addition to a former number; a second or additional one, similar in likeness or in effect.

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Begin verb · 78% connection

To have or commence an independent or first existence; to take rise; to commence.

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Change verb · 78% connection

To alter; to make different; to cause to pass from one state to another; as, to change the position, character, or appearance of a thi…

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Com- unknown · 78% connection

A prefix from the Latin preposition cum, signifying with, together, in conjunction, very, etc. It is used in the form com- before b, m…

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Condition noun · 78% connection

Mode or state of being; state or situation with regard to external circumstances or influences, or to physical or mental integrity, he…

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Conveyance noun · 78% connection

The act of conveying, carrying, or transporting; carriage.

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Crescent noun · 78% connection

The increasing moon; the moon in her first quarter, or when defined by a concave and a convex edge; also, applied improperly to the ol…

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Debut noun · 78% connection

A beginning or first attempt; hence, a first appearance before the public, as of an actor or public speaker.

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Depart verb · 78% connection

To part; to divide; to separate.

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Dependence noun · 78% connection

The act or state of depending; state of being dependent; a hanging down or from; suspension from a support.

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Dependent adjective · 78% connection

Hanging down; as, a dependent bough or leaf.

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Dis- unknown · 78% connection

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Eldest adjective · 78% connection

Oldest; longest in duration.

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Else a. & pron. · 78% connection

Other; one or something beside; as, Who else is coming? What else shall I give? Do you expect anything else?

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