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firstly

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/ˈfɜːrstli/ · first-ly

used to introduce the first point in a discussion or argument.

daily business literature

Meanings

adverbformal

used to introduce the first point in a discussion or argument.

بحث یا دلیل میں پہلی بات کا تعارف کے لیے استعمال ہوتا ہے۔

پہلی بات

pehli baat

Synonyms

initially at first to begin withابتدائی طور پرپہلےپہلے سے

Antonyms

lastlyآخری بات

Common Collocations

firstly discuss
firstly mentioned
firstly describe

Example Sentences

Firstly, we need to address the budget concerns.

پہلی بات، ہمیں بجٹ کے خدشات پر بات کرنی ہوگی۔

pehli baat, humein budget ke khudshaat par baat karni hogi.

Firstly, I would like to thank everyone for coming.

پہلی بات، میں تمام لوگوں کا شکریہ ادا کرنا چاہتا ہوں۔

pehli baat, mai tamaam logon ka shukriya ادا karna chahta hun.

Firstly, it is essential to understand the rules.

پہلی بات یہ ہے کہ اصولوں کو سمجھنا ضروری ہے۔

pehli baat yeh hai ke usoolon ko samajhna zaroori hai.

Easily Confused With

first:Firstly is an adverb used for listing points, while first is an adjective indicating order.

Word Family

first

adjectiveپہلا

firstness

nounپہلا پن

💡 Memory Tip

Just remember 'firstly' is used to present the first idea.

Picture a numbered list, with '1' highlighted to remind you of 'firstly'.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

پہلا قدم ہمیشہ مشکل ہوتا ہے۔

pehla qadam hamesha mushkil hota hai.

The first step is always the hardest.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "fyrst" — first in order or position

First known use: 15th century

The word 'first' comes from Old English 'fyrst', which evolved over time to include various grammatical forms, including 'firstly' as a transitional adverb.