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NOUN

number one

the first or highest in an ordering or series

number one, number 1

the first element in a countable series

beginning, commencement, outset, get-go, start

the time at which something is supposed to begin

first base

the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed at first of the bases in the infield (counting counterclockwise from home plate)

first-class honours degree

an honours degree of the highest class

first gear, low gear, low

the lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle

ADJ

preceding all others in time or space or degree

1st

indicating the beginning unit in a series

inaugural, initiative, initiatory, maiden

serving to set in motion

beginning(a)

serving to begin

foremost, world-class

ranking above all others

highest in pitch or chief among parts or voices or instruments or orchestra sections

ADV

firstly, foremost, first of all, first off

before anything else

the initial time

before another in time, space, or importance

foremost

prominently forward

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