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Firstly Definition & Meaning

firstly
adverb
  1. before anything else; "first we must consider the garter snake"

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Frequently asked questions

What does firstly mean?
before anything else; "first we must consider the garter snake"
What part of speech is firstly?
Firstly is an adverb.

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