最先 — meaning in English

English meaning

• before preposition Earlier than a particular time or event.
• maiden adj Describing the first occurrence of something, such as a journey, speech, or attempt.
• prime adj Of the highest quality or importance; excellent.

Senses

最先 is used for these senses in English:

• before (chiefly literary or poetic) In advance in position or sequence; ahead.
• prime First in importance, degree, or rank.
• prime (now, _, rare) The earliest stage of something.

before — full definition

1. preposition Earlier than a particular time or event.
2. preposition In front of, in space or in the presence of someone.
3. adverb At an earlier time; previously.
4. conjunction Earlier than the time when something happens.

maiden — full definition

1. adj Describing the first occurrence of something, such as a journey, speech, or attempt.
2. adj Never married; unmarried (used of a woman, now somewhat old-fashioned).
3. noun (literary or old-fashioned) A young unmarried woman.

Related Chinese words