first of all

1. see first and foremost.

Example Sentences

"For me it's about making sure we keep the Manchester City identity of being possession-based, but it is first of all about scoring," said Jeglertz.

From BBC

Look, first of all, Charissa pulls off a lot of really hip stuff, and I can almost keep up with her.

From Los Angeles Times

"I feel a deep commitment, first of all, to ensure the return of all of our hostages, all of them," he said.

From BBC

“Well, first of all, it’s beautiful here,” said Nathaniel, 54, who told me he had been diagnosed many years ago with schizophrenia.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s too soon for elaborate game theory about whether Zohran-mania is good or bad for the Democrats — first of all, we’d have to decide what that question means.

From Salon

Related Words

• basically 
• chiefly 
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• generally 
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• largely 
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• notably 
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