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first-time

first-time adjective: happening for the first time; doing something for the first time.

Adjective

first-time (not comparable)

  1. Happening for the first time; doing something for the first time.
    • As a first-time skydiver, I felt more than a little nervous.
    • How will these rules be enforced?
      [...] Fines for first-time offenders who breach regulations have been increased from £60 to £100 (reducing to £50 if the fixed penalty notice is paid within 14 days), [...].2020 May 20, “Social distancing: Questions and answers”, in Rail, page 9

Antonyms of first-time

Origin of first-time

From first time used as a modifier.

Phrases with first-time

Questions about first-time

What does first-time mean?
First-time means happening for the first time; doing something for the first time.
What part of speech is first-time?
First-time is an adjective.

Words near first-time in the dictionary

  1. first-string
  2. first-stringer
  3. first-stringers
  4. first-teamer
  5. first-teamers
  6. first-time
  7. first-time buyer
  8. first-time buyers
  9. first-timer
  10. first-timers
  11. first-wave feminism

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