erste — meaning in English

English meaning

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

Senses

erste 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.
• 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.

prime — full definition

1. adj Of the highest quality or importance; excellent.
2. adj (mathematics) Of a number, divisible only by itself and one.
3. verb To prepare something for use, especially by applying an initial coat or by getting it ready in advance.

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