first time

The phrase 'first time' is commonly used to describe the initial occurrence or experience of an event or action.

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Definition

A2General

The initial occurrence or instance of something happening.

Example

  • This is my first time visiting Paris.
  • She was nervous about her first time on stage.

B1Personal Experience

A person's initial experience of something significant or memorable.

Example

  • His first time driving a car was both exciting and terrifying.
  • For the first time in her life, she felt truly independent.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "first time":

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