first of all

/fərst əv ɑl/
/fəst əv ɔl/
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Definitions of first of all
  1. adverb
    before anything else
    synonyms: first, first off, firstly, foremost
Pronunciation
US
/fərst əv ɑl/
UK
/fəst əv ɔl/
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