FIRST OFF Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

first off

adverb

Definition of first off

as in first

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Adverb

Zhang first tried to ride a motorcycle across water in 2009, using basic modifications to explore whether the machine could remain moving on the surface.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2026
Who knows if SpaceX will win the war, but with the amount of spectrum being bought by Musk and his ability to access capital, Starlink will most likely take share from Charter and Comcast first, and then AT & T and Verizon next.

— Jim Cramer, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of first

Adverb

Their loss has become the Chiefs’ gain, as Walker, for now, looks like a possible MVP candidate in Kansas City.

— Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026
For now, the trial provides compelling evidence that a cancer’s individuality can become a therapeutic opportunity.

— Mike McRae October 25, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of now

Adverb

Six of the injured are under 18 years old and the youngest is 11 years old, Chief Lawrence Revell of the Tallahassee Police Department said at a press conference early Sunday morning.

— Samantha Cookinham, NBC news, 25 Oct. 2026
Brandon Miller, he of the $209 million contract extension earlier this week, started very cold and never stopped.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of early

Adverb

But the time when those decisions go from future to current business, including with Moss, will start creeping up here before long.

— Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 23 Sep. 2026
Benton suggested that there’s a chance AI systems could come to exist as a sort of separate species before long.

— Jared Perlo, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of before long

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