at first

Idioms  

1. Initially, at the start, as in At first the berries were green, but when they ripened they turned bright red. [Second half of 1500s]

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Example Sentences

At first, both amino acids appeared to be associated with a higher risk of death.

From Science Daily

“You might be really engaged in one type of caregiving at first that evolves into more intense caregiving over time.”

From MarketWatch

At first glance, this seems to clash with decades of research linking vegetarian and plant based diets to better health.

From Science Daily

Although the couple were not “looking to move,” when they came across their current Connecticut property, it was love at first sight—but they did want to change some things.

From MarketWatch

At first I didn’t have my own cadence, so I was a little faster, and I was quicker with stories.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• basically
• formerly