Meaning of at first | Babel Free
Equivalents
Galego
ao primeiro
Հայերեն
նախ
日本語
始めは
Қазақша
әуел баста
한국어
처음에는
Nederlands
aanvankelijk
Português
a princípio
தமிழ்
முதலில்
ไทย
ตอนแรก
Examples
“If at first you don't succeed⟳, try⟳, try⟳ again.”
“The work⟳ was hard at first, but soon I got used to it.”
““Well,” I answered, at first with uncertainty, then with inspiration, “he would do splendidly to lead⟳ your cotillon, if you think⟳ of having one.” ¶ “So you do not dance⟳, Mr. Crocker?” ¶ I was somewhat set⟳ back by her perspicuity.”
“This year of 1905 also saw⟳ the completion of the electrification of the Underground, which certainly improved the atmosphere, and made travelling easier and more comfortable, although, at first, not too reliable.”
“At first I was afraid, I was petrified / Kept thinking I could never live⟳ without you by my side”
“KIRA: Look⟳, Dukat, I know⟳ you're angry, but maybe you ought to think⟳ about what you're proposing. I mean⟳, you can't go to war against the whole Klingon Empire with one bird of prey. DUKAT: Why not? Your people fought against us for fifty years with much less sophisticated weaponry than this. And you beat⟳ us. KIRA: It's not the same. The Bajoran people were united. We were all fighting for the same goal. You and your crew would be out there alone. DUKAT: Maybe at first, but perhaps our actions would inspire⟳ others to join⟳ the struggle⟳!”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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