第一 — meaning in English

English meaning

• first adj Coming before all others in order, rank, or time.
• primary adj Most important; main.
• prime adj Of the highest quality or importance; excellent.

Senses

第一 is used for these senses in English:

• first Of or belonging to a first family.
• first (uncountable) The person or thing in the first position.
• primary First or earliest in a group or series.
• prime First in time, order, or sequence.

first — full definition

1. adj Coming before all others in order, rank, or time.
2. adv Before anything else; ahead of other things.
3. noun Something that has never happened before.
4. noun The lowest gear of a vehicle.

primary — full definition

1. adj Most important; main.
2. adj First in a sequence or order; earliest.
3. noun An election held to choose a party's candidate before the main election.

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