FIRST OFF Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

first off

adverb

Definition of first off

as in first

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Adverb

It was first announced during 2012’s Star Wars Celebration, with the voice cast including Green, Felicia Day, Donald Faison, Seth MacFarlane, Andy Richter, Jennifer Hale, and Zachary Levi.

— Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Jockey Antonio Fresu has drawn a three-day suspension for failing to make an effort to maintain a straight course in the stretch of Saturday’s 11th race, resulting in the disqualification of his mount, Lady In Paris, from first to fourth.

— Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2026

Definition of first

Adverb

And speaking of men being disappointing, Ava changes the conversation to vaguely tell them all that her intuition about her boyfriend, Hook, was correct, and that they’re now broken up.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 30 July 2026
Bryan Kohberger, who pleaded guilty to stabbing four University of Idaho students to death and waived his right to appeal, is now seeking post-conviction relief by claiming his plea was false.

— Chadd Cripe. Produced with AI assistance, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026

Definition of now

Adverb

First, though, Redemption has a strong lineup of matches, headlined by Kenny Omega defending the AEW World Championship against Kevin Knight in a match made earlier this month.

— Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Henry Gardner, the director of a body that oversees the Coliseum’s affairs, said Saturday that Oakland Roots SC had missed its deadline a day earlier to make good on a defaulted lease payment.

— Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 26 July 2026

Definition of early

Adverb

Although his latest major league opportunity lasted just one game, his track record suggests another call-up could arrive before long if injuries create another opening behind the plate.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
When the next study goes viral The next promising study about cancer or another disease is almost certain to appear on your social media feed before long.

— Dannell D. Boatman, The Conversation, 8 July 2026

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