先 — meaning in English

English meaning

• first adj Coming before all others in order, rank, or time.
• prior adj Coming before in time or order; earlier.
• tip noun The pointed or outer end of something.

Senses

先 is used for these senses in English:

• first Before anything else; firstly.
• prior Coming before in order or time; earlier, former, previous.

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.

prior — full definition

1. adj Coming before in time or order; earlier.
2. noun A senior member of a religious order, ranking just below an abbot.

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