English · Numbers & Time
firstly
/ˈfɜːrstli/
[/ˈfɜːrstli/]
as the first point
Beginneradverb
Definition
Firstly means in the first place or as the first thing.
Example
Firstly, we need to buy the tickets.
Firstly, we need to buy the tickets.
Etymology
From 'first', from Old English 'fyrst', plus '-ly'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used to introduce the first item in a list of points.