Definition of at first

at firstidiomatic

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The phrase "at first" is a combination of two old English words: "æt" meaning "at" and "fēorsta" meaning "first." "At" has been used in English for centuries, while "first" evolved from Old English "fēorsta." The phrase "at first" likely emerged as a way to emphasize the beginning of a sequence of events or a specific point in time. Its origins can be traced back to the earliest recorded forms of English, reflecting the language's gradual evolution over time.

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at the beginning; in the initial stage or stages

lúc bắt đầu; trong giai đoạn đầu hoặc các giai đoạn

Example:
  • at first Hugo tried to be patient

    lúc đầu Hugo cố gắng kiên nhẫn

Related words and phrases

  • at first
  • to begin with
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  • first of all
  • at the outset
  • initially

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