the first thing

noun
UK: /ðə ˈfɜːst θɪŋ/
US: /ðə ˈfɝːst θɪŋ/

  1. The most important or initial action to take.

    1. The first thing is to find a safe place to hide. [ ] [ ]
    2. The first thing we need to consider is the budget constraints before planning the project. [ ] [ ]

  2. The initial priority or concern.

    1. The first thing I did was call my mom. [ ] [ ]
    2. The first thing on her mind was whether she had locked the front door properly. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

priority starting point

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "the first thing" in English means: The most important or initial action to take., The initial priority or concern..

The phonetic transcription of "the first thing" is /ðə ˈfɜːst θɪŋ/ in British English and /ðə ˈfɝːst θɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "the first thing": priority, starting point.

Example usage of "the first thing": "The first thing is to find a safe place to hide.". More examples on the page.